Cuvier's Wren

1829

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

A small bird with a red crown and intricate markings on its wings is perched on the branch of a flowering plant. The plant features large green leaves and clusters of pink flowers with star-shaped patterns. The background is a pale, light cream color. The bird is perched on a horizontal branch, surrounded by leaves and flowers both above and below it. The illustration's title and scientific labels are located in the lower right corner.

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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

    1945.8.55

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 55

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082434

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