Engraving, Carolina Parrot, Canada Flycatcher, Hooded Flycatcher, and Green Black Capped Flycatcher, 1808
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Alexander Wilson, encouraged by naturalist William Bartram, began to document the birds of the United States in the early years of the 19th century. His paintings, drawings and descriptions formed the basis of a proposed ten-volume set called American Ornithology. Wilson completed nine volumes by the time of his death in 1813. His work predates that of John James Audubon by nearly twenty years.
Alexander Wilson, encouraged by naturalist William Bartram, began to document the birds of the United States in the early years of the 19th century. His paintings, drawings and descriptions formed the basis of a proposed ten-volume set called American Ornithology. Wilson completed nine volumes by the time of his death in 1813. His work predates that of John James Audubon by nearly twenty years.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1808-1813
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
Engraved by Alexander Lawson from a drawing by Alexander Wilson.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
66.119.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Technique
Engraving (Printing process)
Hand coloring
Matting (Supporting)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14.75 in
Width: 11 in
Inscriptions
Printed at bottom: Drawn from Nature by A Wilson...Engraved by A. Lawson
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