White-eyed Fly Catcher

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 a bird perched on a branch, with pink flowers and green leaves surrounding it. The bird is depicted with a yellow eye-ring and brown and white plumage. The branch it is perched upon is slender and graceful, with clusters of pink flowers. The green leaves are lush and intricately veined, cascading down the painting. To the right of the bird, there is a small, flying insect with striped details. Soft pastel colors are used for the flowers, contrasting with the vivid colors of the bird.

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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

    1945.8.63

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 63


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082465

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