Stanley Hawk

1828

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 three birds: two hawks and a smaller blue bird. One hawk is perched on a piece of wood while the other is in flight. The hawk in flight has brown feathers with white markings, while the perched hawk has grey and tan colors. The smaller blue bird has vibrant blue feathers and a reddish-brown chest, appearing to be in mid-flight. The focus is on naturalistic details, particularly on feather patterns and textures, in the style of John James Audubon.

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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

    1945.8.36

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 36

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082359

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