Key-west Dove

1833

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 surrounded by greenery and flowers. The image shows two reddish-brown doves, each with wings partially spread, facing each other on the ground. The background features detailed leaves and colorful flowers, including pink and white blossoms. The painting emphasizes the beauty of nature in a harmonious composition.

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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: 51.3 x 65.4 cm (20 3/16 x 25 3/4 in.)
    sheet: 67.6 x 99.7 cm (26 5/8 x 39 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.167

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 167

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate CLXVII

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082824

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