AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Brown Pelican [Standing], (Plate 251), 1827–1838 121835 then nearing by 1810

then nearing by 1810

From: Arte de Navegar

depicting some of the classic florists’ flowers (tulips

The Sea-Rough

most classrooms had similar models to educate

AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851), Brown Pelican [Standing], (Plate 251), 1827–1838 121835 then nearing by 1810JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785 1851) Brown Pelican [Standing], Plate 251 From the Birds of America Aquatint engraving with original hand color London: Robert Havell, 18271838 Paper size: 38 x 25 1 8 in. Frame size: 50 x 37 in. The flight of the Brown Pelican, though to appearance heavy, is remarkably well sustained, that bird being able not only to remain many hours at a time on wing, but also to mount to a great height in the air to perform its beautiful