Semi-palmated Snipe or Willet

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 shorebirds among grassy terrain and rocks. The image features three birds with detailed features like elongated legs and pointed beaks. Two birds are on the ground with pale blue legs and grayish-brown plumage patterns. The third bird is in a dynamic pose, slightly bent with wings partly open. Lush green grasses and rocks surround the birds in the painting.

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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

    1945.8.274

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 274

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083234

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