Pine Finch

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 conifer branch. The painting depicts two small birds with speckled brown plumage interacting with the pine tree, which is adorned with green needles and small cones. The birds are depicted with one facing towards the cones and the other facing the opposite direction. The detailed and realistic rendering of both the birds and the tree branch highlights the precision and love for ornithological detail typical of Audubon's work. The plain background enhances the focus on the naturalistic portrayal of the birds and their surroundings.

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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

    1945.8.180

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 180


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082882

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