White-fronted Goose

1836

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 featuring two white-fronted geese. The image shows two geese against a backdrop of tall green grasses. One goose is upright with its head turned, displaying its coloration and feather details. The other goose has its head raised and wings partially spread. Both birds have warm brown tones on their heads and necks, contrasting with whites and grays on their bodies. The painting captures the textures of their plumage and the colors of their beaks and feet. Shells and rocks are also seen beneath the geese.

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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

    1945.8.286

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 286


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083274

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