Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis Bird Type_Wading Birds "Of the three species of

"Of the three species of Vulture which inhabit the southern parts of North America

Painted by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812–1862) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809-1860)

which Chereau had boxed in a central column

and most scholars believe he also drew the accompanying map

One of the most studied maps in America

Redouté, Pierre-Joseph (Belgian, 1759-1840), “Lobster Claw” Heliconia humilis Bird Type_Wading Birds "Of the three species ofPierre Joseph Redout (Belgian, 1759 1840) Watercolor for plate 382: Lobster Claw Heliconia humilisPrepared for Les Liliaces ca. 1802 1816Watercolor and graphite on vellumCompleted: ca. 1802 1816Vellum size: 18 3 4 x 13 3 8 in. Framed size: 24 3 4 x 19 1 4 in. Signed P. J. Redout lower left Country of Origin: South America.