Hyperborean Phalarope

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 three birds in and around water. The painting depicts three phalaropes in different poses: one in flight, one resting in shallow water, and one standing on vegetation. The birds are colored with red necks, white, black, and gray tones. The background shows a watery landscape. The focus is on the grace and beauty of the birds with detailed feathers and background. This is in the style 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

    1945.8.215

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 215

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083004

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