Marsh 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 is a painting of a Marsh Tern diving towards an insect. The image depicts a Marsh Tern in full descent with its wings extended and body pointed downward. The bird's plumage is detailed with varying shades of white and grey, and its head has a darker cap. The background is a soft blue color. To the lower left, there is a small depiction of an insect, which the bird seems to be targeting. The style is similar to 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

    1945.8.410

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 410

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083776

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