Columbian Water Ouzel and Arctic Water Ouzel

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 detailed painting of two birds perched on rocky cliffs overlooking a cascading waterfall. The birds have varying shades of brown, gray, and yellow on their feathers and claws. They are positioned on the cliffs, with one bird descending towards the water and the other about to leap off the higher cliff. The rocks contrast with the flowing water below. In the background, distant mountains rise under a pale sky. The style of the painting suggests it is part of a nature or ornithological illustration series.

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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

    1945.8.435

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 435


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083875

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