White-winged Silvery Gull

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 large gulls perched on a rocky landscape. The white-winged silvery gulls are depicted with one bird resting on the ground and the other balancing on the edge of a rocky outcrop above. The seabirds are intricately detailed with fine feather markings and distinct color gradations from pale cream to soft gray. The background includes rocky cliffs and an overcast sky. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed and realistic bird paintings.

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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

    1945.8.282

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 282

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083251

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