Virginia Rail

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 Virginia Rails in their natural habitat. The artwork shows three Virginia Rails - a male, a female, and a young bird - in a marsh environment with green reeds and water. The birds have detailed plumage in shades of brown, rust, and gray. They are captured in naturalistic poses - one standing, one calling, and the other resting. The surroundings highlight the water and plant life of the habitat. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.

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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

    1945.8.205

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 205

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082975

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