King Duck

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 image depicts two ducks by a rocky shoreline. The duck on the left has a white body with black wings, a greenish-blue head, and a pinkish beak, standing on a rock. The duck on the right is brown with detailed feathers, sitting on the ground. The background shows an ocean with distant hills or cliffs. The painting demonstrates a high level of detail, capturing the textures of the feathers and rocks. This artwork is inspired by the style 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

    1945.8.276

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 276

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083238

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