Wood 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 Wood Thrush birds perched on a branch with leaves and berries. The artwork shows two birds in great detail. One bird is at the top with its wings folded, looking up with its beak open. It has a warm brown color on its back, transitioning to white and speckled on its underside. The other bird is lower on the branch, leaning forward with its eye on an insect. The branch has large leaves and reddish-purple berries, creating a lively setting. The style is similar to John James Audubon's realistic bird illustrations.

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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

    1945.8.73

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 73


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082498

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