123. Northern Cardinal
Cardinalis cardinalis

  • Latin name : Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758)
  • Inventory number : Série 29 Feuillet 33
  • Dates : Before February 1806
  • Full size : H. 35 cm ; l. 30,4 cm
  • Physical description : Pastel, graphite, ink on wove paper
  •  Inscriptions  : Cardinal huppé Mâle et | Femelle. (ink, at lower right)

Two birds in a living pose on a fruit tree. Unique example of birds of America depicted in a living pose and unique pastel showing male and female together.