Sora or Rail

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

The image shows three birds in a natural setting with plants and grasses. The birds have brown, white, and black feathers with hints of blue and green, red eyes, and yellow bills. The scene features earthy tones and subtle blue hues. The birds are positioned from left to right - one walking with its head slightly downward, one stretching vertically with its beak open towards a blade of grass, and one pecking at the ground amidst vegetation.

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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

    1945.8.233

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 233

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083079

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