Hermit Thrush
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Hermit Thrush

TitleHermit Thrush
ArtistJohn James Audubon
Date1820 19th century
Mediumblack chalk, watercolor, and gouache over graphite
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineCollection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Hermit Thrush” is a work by John James Audubon, dated 1820. It is executed in black chalk, watercolor, and gouache over graphite and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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