Kildeer Plover

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 painting depicts two birds. One is in flight and the other is perched on a small rocky area with grass. Both birds have black and white patterns with brown plumage and red eyes. The flying bird shows detailed feathers in black, white, and auburn, especially visible on the tail. The perched bird stands elegantly on the rock with slender legs and a watchful eye. The background includes rocks and tufts of grass, suggesting a natural 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

    1945.8.225

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 225

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083050

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