American Crossbill

1834

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

Several birds are perched on and hanging from leafy branches. The color palette features mixes of greens, browns, reds, and greys, with vibrant green foliage. In the upper part of the image, two birds sit closely near the branches. Below them, other birds with varying patterns of grey, brown, and white plumage are positioned at different angles, some hanging upside down, around the middle of the composition. On the lower right, a bird with reddish tones stands out against lighter leaves.

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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

    1945.8.197

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 197

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082939

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