Razor Bill

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 featuring two razorbill birds floating on the water near a rocky coastline. The painting depicts two birds with black feathers on their heads, backs, and tails, and white underbellies. One bird has its beak open, displaying its bright yellow interior, while the other bird appears calm. The setting includes a body of teal water with gentle waves, and in the background, there is a jagged rocky landscape under a pale sky. The text at the bottom of the painting indicates the artist's name, as well as the bird species' name. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

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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

    1945.8.214

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 214


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083120

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