Purple Grackle, Quiscalus versicolor. 1. Male 2. Female. Plant Vulgo, Indian Corn.

John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Date

1827
Object Type

Prints
Medium

Engraving with applied watercolor
Contributors

Engraved by William Home Lizars

Printed by Robert Havell Sr.

Hand colored by Robert Havell Sr.
Dimensions

39 5/8 x 26 13/16 in.
Inscriptions

Recto:
u.c.: PLATE VII. No. II
l.l.: Drawn from Nature by John J. Audubon, F.R.S.E. M.W.S.
l.c.: Purple Grackle \ QUISCALUS VERSICOLOR. \ 1. Male 2. Female \ Plant Vulgo Indian Corn
l.r.: Engraved by W.H. Lizars Edinr. \ Printed & Coloured by R. Havell Senr. \ J WHATMAN\ 1827
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas
Accession Number

1965.36
Copyright

Public domain

Location: Off view

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