Nuttall's Lesser Marsh Wren

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 perched on a nest surrounded by tall grass. The painting features two small brown birds situated on a intricately woven nest that is nestled within dense, verdant grass. The birds have detailed plumage with varying shades of brown and are depicted with realistic attention to their feathers and posture. The nest is shown as a carefully crafted bundle of twigs and grass, set amidst tall, slender green blades that fill the composition. The background is left plain, emphasizing the intricacy and realism of the nest and 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: 49.5 x 31.1 cm (19 1/2 x 12 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 100.3 x 67.3 cm (39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.175

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 175

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082859

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