Raven

1831

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 print of a raven perched on a branch with leaves and small buds. The raven is depicted in detail, including its glossy black feathers that have a slight bluish sheen. It faces the left, and its beak is slightly open, revealing its tongue. The raven is sitting on a branch, surrounded by green leaves with some mottled brown patches. Among the leaves are clusters of round, brownish buds or nuts. The background behind the bird and branch is plain beige paper.

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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: 96.2 x 64.7 cm (37 7/8 x 25 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 99.6 x 66.4 cm (39 3/16 x 26 1/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.101

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 101

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2005

  • Audubon's Dream Realized: Selections from "The Birds of America". The National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2005.

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082604

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