Hooping Crane. Plate CCXXVI (226)

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• ARTIST: John James Audubon

• MEDIUM: Handcolored aquatint and line engraving,

  DATE: 1827-38.

• EDITION SIZE: Sheet size 38 x 25 7/8" (69.5 x 65.6 cm)

• DESCRIPTION: Drawn from nature and published by John James Audubon. From the first printed edition of John James Audubon's "Birds of America" published in London, 1827-1838. Engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell.<br><br> Early state with the title of Hooping Crane. 2nd state has the title of Whooping Crane.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: Printed on J Whatman Turkey 1834 paper.

• CONDITION: Good condition and color. Some repairs in the paper along right and left sheet edges. None affecting the image. Framed in 2" Bird's Eye Maple w/ Gold Metal Inset.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Audubon , Elephant Folio Birds