American Green-Winged Teal

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 American Green-winged Teals standing on rocks. The image features a male and a female teal, each showing distinct plumage patterns. The male has a red and green head, speckled grey and white breast and belly, and wings with shades of grey and dark green. The female has brown and tan feathering with subtle patterning. Both birds are standing on rocks with blades of grass emerging from the left. The painting is detailed and realistic, capturing the intricate feathers and features of the birds with precision.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paperr

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 31.1 x 49.2 cm (12 1/4 x 19 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 66.8 x 99.9 cm (26 5/16 x 39 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.228

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 228

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate CCXXVIII

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083057

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