Horned Grebe

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 Horned Grebes beside water and grass. One bird is in breeding plumage with vibrant red and brown colors, a green-black neck, and an orange and black crest. The other bird, likely the female in winter plumage, has a black and white color palette. Both birds are depicted in a detailed and realistic style against a background of green grass and water. This painting is reminiscent of John James Audubon's work.

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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

    1945.8.259

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 259

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083172

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