Red-headed Woodpecker

1828

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 several woodpeckers interacting with a tree. The artwork shows a group of woodpeckers, red-headed woodpeckers, engaging with a dead tree trunk. The birds are depicted in various activities: one is flying towards the tree with a berry in its beak, another is perched on the tree while pecking at an insect, a third woodpecker is just landing, and another is peeking out from a hole in the trunk. The tree is weathered and textured, with light and dark browns depicting its bark and deterioration. The birds are detailed, emphasizing their physical characteristics such as vibrant red heads and black and white plumage. This painting is in the style of 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

    1945.8.27

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 27


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082325

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