Common Buzzard

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

The image shows a buzzard flying towards a rabbit on the ground. The buzzard has brown feathers with some lighter underparts, while the rabbit has brown fur with lighter accents. The color palette includes brown, cream, and gray tones, set against a soft blue sky. The rabbit is positioned at the bottom center, while the buzzard dominates the upper portion as it descends. In the background, there is a river, a few trees, and some structures, indicating a rural setting.

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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

    1945.8.372

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 372

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083595

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