Mottled Owl

1830

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 owls perched on a pine branch. It features detailed illustrations of three different owls resting on the branches of a pine tree, complete with green needles and pine cones. The owl at the top left is brown with yellow eyes and intricate feather detailing. The one in the center has reddish-brown plumage with yellow eyes. The third owl at the bottom has white and brown feathers, set against the green pine branches. The composition captures the textures of the owls' feathers and the pine needles with delicate precision.

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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

    overall: 99.4 x 67 cm (39 1/8 x 26 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.97

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 97

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082586

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