Night Heron or Qua bird

1835

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 herons in a natural setting. The black-crowned night heron and its juvenile are surrounded by tall grass, flowers, and a water source. The adult heron is shown with its head lowered, near a small frog. The juvenile heron, with streaked brown plumage, stands among greenery and white flowers. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon, showcasing avian anatomy and habitat.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 64.5 x 96.5 cm (25 3/8 x 38 in.)
    sheet: 67.3 x 100.7 cm (26 1/2 x 39 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.236

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 236

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate CCXXXVI

Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2005

  • Audubon's Dream Realized: Selections from "The Birds of America". The National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2005.

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083086

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