Blue-headed Pigeon

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

Three birds on a rocky surface surrounded by grass and plants. The birds have vibrant blue heads, brown bodies, and some black and white markings. The color palette includes earthy browns, bright blue, rich greens, and pale oranges and reds in the background flora. Two birds are on the lower left, one facing right and the other slightly behind. The third bird is on the right side of the image, standing tall on a rock. Green blades of grass and orange flowers are primarily on the right, with a lighter background representing the sky.

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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

    1945.8.172

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 172


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082853

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