Richardson's Jager

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 image shows two large birds. One bird is standing on the ground on the left, while the other is perched on a rock on the right. Both birds have feathers in earthy tones such as browns, blacks, and whites, with some blue-gray on their legs and beaks. The bird on the left is facing slightly to the right, and the bird on the right is standing on the rock, suggesting an upward perspective. The background displays a muted, cloudy sky with subtle landscapes.

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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

    1945.8.272

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 272

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083215

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