Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis Bird Type_Wading Birds Painted by John Woodhouse Audubon

Painted by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809-1860)

and a dominant figure in both astronomy and geography for more than 1500 years

"Of the three species of Vulture which inhabit the southern parts of North America

19 ½” x 26 ½” sheet

bounded by and within the first Heads or Springs of the Rivers

Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis Bird Type_Wading Birds Painted by John Woodhouse AudubonPierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 382: Lobster Claw Heliconia humilisPrepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816Watercolor and graphite on vellumCompleted: ca. 1802 1816Vellum size: 18 3 4 x 13 3 8 in. Framed size: 24 3 4 x 19 1 4 in. Signed P. J. Redout lower left Country of Origin: South America.