Foolish Guillemot

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 on a rocky shoreline. The image shows two birds with sleek dark brown heads, white underparts, and darker wings and back. One bird appears to be sitting sedately, while the other has its head tilted back, with its beak open. They are depicted on rocky outcroppings by a choppy blue-green sea. The style emphasizes detailed and lifelike coloring to highlight the texture and plumage of the birds. This is in the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed and scientific illustrations of birds.

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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

    1945.8.218

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 218


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083011

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