Chuck Will's Widow

1829

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 two birds and a snake interacting on a branch. The birds have elaborately patterned feathers and are perched on a branch alongside a vibrantly colored snake. The snake has black, red, and yellow bands and appears to be slithering along the branch. There are green leaves and bright pink buds surrounding the birds and snake. The painting combines a naturalistic portrayal of the wildlife subjects with a focus on detailed textures and colors.

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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

    1945.8.52

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 52

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

2000

  • Wallace James. "The Mystery of Clark's Nightingale." We Proceeded On vol. 26, no. 2 (2000): repro.

Wikidata ID

Q65082427

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