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Great Crested Flycatcher

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 two birds. One bird is flying with its wings fully outstretched, showing detailed feathers in shades of brown and gray, and a vibrant green head. The other bird is perched on a branch, with a mix of green and yellow colors on its body, a bright blue throat, and tail feathers in shades of brown. It sits on a bare, textured branch. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed and life-like 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

1945.8.129
Catalogue Raisonné

Birds of America, no. 129

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082690

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