Small Green-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 featuring two birds and a moth in a natural setting. One bird is perched on a branch, while the other bird is flying towards a moth. The background includes green leaves and clusters of dark blue berries. The birds and foliage are detailed with brown and green plumage, and shades of green and blue for the foliage and berries. The style is reminiscent 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

    1945.8.144

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 144

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082745

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