Purple Grackle

1827

William Home Lizars after John James Audubon

Associated Names
William Home Lizars

Artist, Scottish, 1788 - 1859

John James Audubon

Artist After, American, 1785 - 1851

This painting features two blackbirds among corn plants. The birds are shown among the green leaves of the corn plants. One bird is perched on the corn, while the other is slightly above with outspread wings. The corn plants are depicted in different stages of growth, with tassels and ears visible. The painting highlights the black and iridescent feathers of the birds against the green backdrop of the corn. This artwork is in the style of John James Audubon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving with hand coloring on Whatman paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.7

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 7

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate VII

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65087429

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