Stormy Petrel

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 stormy petrels flying over ocean waves. One bird is shown in profile with wings spread, while the other is seen from the back. A small barrel floats in the water below them. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed bird illustrations.

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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

    1945.8.270

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 270

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083212

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