Hermit Thrush

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 Hermit Thrushes perched on a branch with berries. The artwork features two detailed and realistic Hermit Thrush birds positioned on a bare branch adorned with clusters of red and orange berries. The birds are depicted in a naturalistic style, showcasing fine feather details and the characteristic markings of Hermit Thrushes. The branches are rendered in subtle grays and browns, contributing to the overall muted color palette of the painting. The composition captures a serene encounter in nature, with a small insect and a green worm adorning the space around the 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

    1945.8.58

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 58


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082439

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