Marsh Hawk

1837

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 depicting three marsh hawks in different poses. The top hawk has orange-brown feathers with detailed patterns, standing with partially open wings and its head slightly turned down. The second hawk below it has bluish-grey plumage with yellow eyes, perched on a branch. The third hawk at the bottom appears to be feeding with its head down, set against a background of grasses and water. The scene is detailed, showing the birds' plumage and the habitat.

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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

    1945.8.356

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 356

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083540

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