Yellow Bird or American Goldfinch

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

The image shows two birds among thistle plants. One bird has vibrant yellow and black colors, while the other has brown and yellow tones. The color palette includes bright yellows, deep greens, muted browns, and hints of pink and purple from the thistle flowers. The birds are positioned in the top left and below, interacting with the thistle plants that stretch diagonally across the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.5 x 31.4 cm (19 1/2 x 12 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 100.3 x 67.3 cm (39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.33

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 33

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082352

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