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American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Study for Havell plate 431
John James Audubon1838
New-York Historical Society
New York, NY, United States
Audubon first saw a flamingo in 1832 but was unable to procure a flamingo specimen until 1838 from Cuba.
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- Title: American Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Study for Havell plate 431
- Creator: John James Audubon
- Date Created: 1838
- Location Created: London, England
- Physical Dimensions: Sheet (paper): 33 1/4 x 24 3/16 in. (84.5 x 61.4 cm)
- Type: Drawing
- Medium: Watercolor, graphite, gouache, black ink, and pastel with glazes on paper, laid on card
- Art Form: Drawing
- Object Number: 1863.17.431
- Credit Line: New-York Historical Society, Purchased for the Society by public subscription from Mrs. John J. Audubon
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