Shore Lark

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 four birds with intricate plumage, standing near thick, green foliage. The birds display shades of brown, white, black, and cream, set against a backdrop of rich green vegetation and earthy tones. From left to right, two birds are resting on the foliage, one looking sideways while the other two are in a downward-facing position, with the last bird peering into the scene from the edge of the image.

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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

    1945.8.200

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 200

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082955

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