White-breasted Black-capped Nuthatch

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 three white-breasted and black-capped nuthatches perched and flying around a tree branch. The artwork depicts a tall, textured branch extending diagonally across the image, adorned with clusters of brownish fungi or lichen. The branch supports sparse clusters of greenish pine needles. Three nuthatches are shown in various positions: one clinging upside down with wings partially open, another perched upright, and the third in mid-flight. The birds feature black caps, white underparts, and a blueish-grey back. This painting is reminiscent of the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed illustrations of birds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 65.8 x 52.6 cm (25 7/8 x 20 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 100.5 x 67.5 cm (39 9/16 x 26 9/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.152

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 152

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2005

  • Audubon's Dream Realized: Selections from "The Birds of America". The National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2005.

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082779

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