Booby Gannet

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 a bird perched on a branch overlooking a body of water with a settlement in the distance. The bird is depicted in profile with detailed plumage, showcasing dark brown feathers mixed with white on its underbelly. Its long beak is open, displaying its sharp, pinkish-yellow bill. It is standing on a branch with webbed feet, which are pale yellow. The background features a calm blue expanse of water leading to a small town with buildings and a few anchored boats, set against a sky dotted with clouds.

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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

    1945.8.207

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 207


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65082979

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