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American Ornithology
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Swamp Sparrow and other birds
American Ornithology
Engraved by: Alexander Lawson (American (Scotland), 1773–1846)
After: Alexander Wilson (American, 1766–1813)
After: Alexander Wilson (American, 1766–1813)
1811
Medium/Technique
Engraving, hand colored
Dimensions
39.37 x 29.84 cm (15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems
Accession Number1989.658
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionExtracted from a copy of: Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States: Illustrated with Plates Engraved and Colored from Original Drawings Taken from Nature. (Philadelphia: Published by Bradford and Inskeep, Printed by Robert Carr, 1808-1814 [vol. 3: 1811]): volume 3, plate 22.
InscriptionsIn plate, across lower margin: 1. Swamp Sparrow. 2 White-throated Sp. 3. Savannah Sp. 4. Fox-coloured Sp. 5.Loggerhead Shrike.
In plate, at lower left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson
In plate, at lower center: 22
In plate, at lower right: Engraved by A. Lawson
In plate, at lower left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson
In plate, at lower center: 22
In plate, at lower right: Engraved by A. Lawson