Painted Bunting

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 painting depicts colorful birds, called "Fringilla Ciris" or Painted Buntings, on a branch. The birds have vibrant plumage in shades of blue, red, and green, set against a plain background. They are shown in various poses on a leafy branch with green berries, including one bird holding a thread in its beak. The style of the painting is reminiscent of the detailed realism 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

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.5 x 30.8 cm (19 1/2 x 12 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 99.7 x 67.3 cm (39 1/4 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.53

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 53

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082430

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