Willow Grous

1834

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

The image depicts two grouse birds with their chicks in a natural setting. One grouse stands on a mound of moss while the other shelters its chicks on a rocky surface. Various plants, including flowers and foliage, surround them. The birds are detailed with feather patterns and the environment is textured with greens and browns. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic portrayal of birds in their habitats.

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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

    1945.8.191

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 191

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082927

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