Schinz's Sandpiper

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 a coastal scene with a sandy shore and the sea. A bird is in flight on the left, with its wings spread, while another bird stands on the sand. The horizon is visible with a distant strip of land, palm trees, and hills. The artwork features detailed rendering of the birds and shells on the sand, using earth tones and muted blues for the water.

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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

    1945.8.278

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 278

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083241

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