Alexander Lawson - Carolina Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo, Blue Yellow-backed Warbler, and Yellow Red-poll Warbler

The engraver who made most of the plates for Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology. Lawson was born in Scotland, moved to Manchester with his parents in 1789 and emigrated to the United States in 1794.

More Artworks by Alexander Lawson

Yellow-headed Blackbird, Female Blackbird, and Female Cape May Warbler

Yellow-headed Blackbird, Female Blackbird, and Female Cape May Warbler

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
1. Tyrant Flycatcher. 2. Great Crested F. 3. Small Green Crested F. 4. Pe-We F. 5. Wood Pe-We F.

1. Tyrant Flycatcher. 2. Great Crested F. 3. Small Green Crested F. 4. Pe-We F. 5. Wood Pe-We F. (ca. 1810)

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
1. Pinnated Grous. 2. Blue-Green Warbler. 3. Nashville W., from the book

1. Pinnated Grous. 2. Blue-Green Warbler. 3. Nashville W., from the book (ca. 1811)

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
1. Red-winged Starling. 2. Female. 3. Black-poll Warbler. 4. Lesser Red-poll

1. Red-winged Starling. 2. Female. 3. Black-poll Warbler. 4. Lesser Red-poll (ca. 1811)

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
Louisiana Tanager, Clark’s Crow, Lewis’ Woodpecker

Louisiana Tanager, Clark’s Crow, Lewis’ Woodpecker

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
Red-winged Starling, Female Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, and Lesser Red-poll

Red-winged Starling, Female Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, and Lesser Red-poll (1808-1814)

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
Young Yellow-bellied Woodpeckers and Band-tailed Pigeon

Young Yellow-bellied Woodpeckers and Band-tailed Pigeon

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
Pinnated Grous, Blue-green Warbler, and Nashville Warbler

Pinnated Grous, Blue-green Warbler, and Nashville Warbler (1808-1814)

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)
Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, Arkansas Flycatcher, Say’s Flycatcher, and Female Golden-crested Wren

Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, Arkansas Flycatcher, Say’s Flycatcher, and Female Golden-crested Wren

Alexander Lawson (American, 1773 - 1846)