PORTFOLIO: Audubon's Marsh Hawk (Havell), ca. 1827-1838

A plate from Audubon's The Birds of America. Engraving, etching, aquatint, and watercolor on heavyweight, machine-made wove paper. 38{quote} x 25 3/8{quote} Before treatment images showing condition issues including surface grime, overall discoloration, discolored pressure-sensitive tapes, edge tears and minor support losses. Private Collection
Audubon's Marsh Hawk (Havell), ca. 1827-1838

A plate from Audubon's The Birds of America.  

Engraving, etching, aquatint, and watercolor on heavyweight, machine-made wove paper. 38" x 25 3/8"  

Before treatment images showing condition issues including surface grime, overall discoloration, discolored pressure-sensitive tapes, edge tears and minor support losses.  

Private Collection