Oriolus Spurius, Orchard Oriole. 1. Female. 2. and 3. Males of the second and third years. 4. Male in complete plumage. a. Egg of the Orchard Oriole. b. Egg of the Baltimore Oriole. (B7-W-1)
Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson.; Lower Center: 4.; Lower Right: Engraved by A. Lauson
Artist: Alexander Wilson
Engraver: A. Lauson
Publication: 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, by Alexander Wilson. Vol. I. Philadelphia: Published by Bradford and Inskeep. Printed by Robert Carr. 1808.
Volume: 1
Publisher: Bradford and Inskeep
Place of Publication: Philadelphia
Printer:Robert Carr
Date: 1808
Plate: 4
Page: Between pages 64-65
Paper Dimensions: 17 ⅛” x 13 ½”
Medium: Steel engraving
Language: English
Coloured: Coloured
Condition: The print is in great condition with some minor wear around the edges, particularly on the left side of the print where there is a small tear into the side of the print, as well as a small tear into the bottom of the print. There is also some minor foxing across the print, as well as some rippling or gentle folds in the paper, as can be seen.
