Rice 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 is a painting of two birds perched on branches with hanging red seeds. The painting features a black and white bird with intricate brown patterning on its wings and a pale orange patch around its neck standing atop a branch adorned with vibrant red, maple-like samaras. Below, another smaller bird with an olive and beige plumage appears poised as if about to leap from another branch. The branches are sparsely filled with clusters of winged seeds cascading downward, offering a splash of vivid color against the subdued backdrop.

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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

    1945.8.54

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 54


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082432

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