Red-necked Grebe

1836

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

Two birds are depicted standing on a grassy patch by a body of water. One bird is leaning forward with its neck bent, while the other stands upright with sleek feathers pointed towards the water. Both birds have large webbed feet, and their plumage displays a mix of dark and light tones, with one bird featuring a red neck. The background shows a tranquil body of water bordered by cliffs, trees, and a partly cloudy sky in a style reminiscent 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

    1945.8.298

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 298

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083321

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