Bewick's Long-tailed Wren

1827

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Associated Names
Robert Havell, Jr.

Artist, American, born England, 1793 - 1878

John James Audubon

Artist After, American, 1785 - 1851

This is a painting of a Bewick's Long-Tailed Wren perched on a branch. The bird is illustrated with detailed brown and grey feathers and uplifted tail on an Iron Wood branch with green leaves. The composition is elegant with a plain background, emphasizing the bird and branch. The painting features intricate textures of feathers and leaves in a traditional, naturalist style.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.18

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 18

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

  • Audubon, John James. The Birds of America. London: 1827-1838.

Wikidata ID

Q65082290

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