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Common American Swan
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Date: 1838
Dimensions:
Overall: H. 26 1/8 in. (66.4 cm): W. 38 1/2 in. (97.8 cm)
Medium: Aquatint etching and watercolor
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Given in memory of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Carr by their children
Object number: 1962.35
Label Text:Known as the Common American Swan in Audubon’s time, this majestic bird is now called the Tundra Swan since it breeds on the tundra across the extreme northern reaches of North America. During migration in late winter, it can be found in large flocks along the Lake Erie marshes. Audubon chose a profile of the swan to emphasize its size and elegant shape.
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