Tufted Auk

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

The painting depicts two tufted auks among rocks and grass. One bird is standing on the right, while the other is seated on the left. The birds display yellow and red beaks, with dark plumage and lighter feathers on the head. The seated bird is shown in a resting posture. Grasses are seen throughout the scene, and the background complements the birds' features. 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

    1945.8.249

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 249

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083141

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