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American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), Study for Havell plate 33
John James Audubon1824
New-York Historical Society
New York, NY, United States
The background flora has been identified as Bull thistle (Cirsiun vulgare).
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Details
- Title: American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis), Study for Havell plate 33
- Creator: John James Audubon
- Date Created: 1824
- Physical Dimensions: Sheet: 18 9/16 x 11 3/4 in. (47.1 x 29.8 cm)
- Type: Drawing
- Medium: Watercolor, graphite, gouache, and black ink with touches of pastel and selective glazing on paper, laid on card
- Art Form: Drawing
- Object Number: 1863.17.33
- Credit Line: New-York Historical Society, Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
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