Loggerhead Shrike

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 a vine-entangled branch with a small rodent. The image features two birds with black and white plumage engaging with one another while perched on a twisting branch covered in vines and green leaves. On the right side of the branch, a small rodent is depicted hanging by its tail. The background is a plain, muted tone, which enhances the details and color of the flora and fauna. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed representations of birds.

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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

    1945.8.57

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 57


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082438

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