Rose-breasted Grosbeak

1832

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 several birds perched on branches with a background of foliage. The artwork showcases a group of rose-breasted grosbeaks, among the green needles and small pink and red fruits of a pine-like branch. The birds include both male and female grosbeaks. The composition is balanced, with each bird interacting with different parts of the branch. The detail in the feathers and foliage is remarkable. The stems are slender and curved gracefully. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

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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

    1945.8.127

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 127


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082686

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