From a double-elephant folio edition. The Snowy Egret was painted in Charleston, probably on March 25, 1832. Lehman painted the rice plantation background. Note the hunter in the right corner.
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Snowy Heron, or White Egret

Audubon, John James

1835

Artwork Information

  • Title:

    Snowy Heron, or White Egret

  • Artist:

    Audubon, John James

  • Artist Bio:

    American (born in Haiti), 1785–1851

  • Date:

    1835

  • Medium:

    Tinted engraving with aquatint and etching

  • Dimensions:

    22 5/8 x 19 inches

  • Credit Line:

    Wichita Art Museum, Bequest of Glenn L. and Jayne Seydell Milburn

  • Object Number:

    2017.2.1

  • Display:

    Not Currently on Display