Cedar Bird

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 two birds perched on a juniper branch. The birds are brown and gray with yellow and red accents on their wings and tails, as well as a black face mask. The branch has green needle-like foliage and round berries. The background is soft and neutral, emphasizing the colors and details of the birds and foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.9 x 31.1 cm (19 5/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 100.3 x 67.3 cm (39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.43

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 43

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082389

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