Salt Water Marsh Hen

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 painting of two birds standing on marshy ground among tall grasses. One bird is larger and standing erect with its beak open, while the smaller bird is leaning forward. The birds are detailed with intricate plumage and distinct coloration. The scene captures a natural wetland habitat, with water and reeds in the background, typical of a marsh environment. The focus is on realism and naturalism.

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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

    1945.8.204

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 204

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082972

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