Lincoln Finch

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

This is a drawing of two finches among foliage. The image features two finches, one perched on a branch and the other on the ground, surrounded by detailed illustrations of plants and flowers. The branch holds small, delicate pink flowers with open petals, while the ground is covered with a lush layer of large green leaves and white flowers. The composition captures the beauty and detail of the natural environment, focusing on the intricacies of both the birds and the surrounding flora.

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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

    1945.8.193

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 193

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082931

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