Cat Bird

1832

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 branch with berries and leaves. The image depicts two birds with gray and black plumage, accented with a hint of red on the lower body, perched on a branch. The branch features clusters of ripening berries in various stages of maturation, from green through red and deep purple. The green leaves surrounding the berries have fine detailing, including visible veins and varying shades of green. The composition captures the birds in different positions.

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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

    1945.8.128

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 128

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082688

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