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Night Hawk

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

The image shows three night hawks among foliage. The birds are highly detailed, perched and flying near large green leaves, with some insects present. The birds have brown, white, and black feathers. The background consists of large green leaves, possibly from an oak tree. Two insects in mid-flight add movement to the scene. 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

1945.8.147
Catalogue Raisonné

Birds of America, no. 147

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082751

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