Havell's Tern and Trudeau's Tern

1838

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 image shows a side view of two terns on a rocky outcrop overlooking a serene body of water. The horizon, distant landforms, and scattered buildings provide a backdrop. The terns are depicted with detailed brushstrokes capturing their feathers and patterns. The color palette includes blues, grays, whites, and warm earth tones. The sky transitions from pale blue to a soft blush near the horizon. Variegated seashells and stones are scattered around the terns.

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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

    1945.8.409

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 409

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083749

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