Spotted Grous

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 four birds in a natural setting. The birds are known as "Spotted Grouse" and are portrayed on a grassy and vegetative terrain. They are depicted with detailed brown, black, and white plumage with red accents near their heads. The birds are surrounded by lush green leaves and red berries. The artwork conveys a sense of serenity and harmony, reflecting the birds in their natural habitat. The style of the painting 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

    1945.8.176

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 176

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082862

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