Kittiwake Gull

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

This is a painting of two Kittiwake Gulls standing on a rocky surface. The style is similar to John James Audubon. The painting features two gulls side by side, with one slightly behind the other. Each bird is detailed, showcasing their distinct plumage. Their bodies are white with grey and blue shades on their wings. The beaks are sharp and dark, with one showing a hint of yellow. The background illustrates a sky with pale blue tones and hints of clouds. The names "Kittiwake Gull" and "Larus Tridactylus" are inscribed at the bottom.

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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

    1945.8.224

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 224


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083048

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