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Ivory Gull

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

The image features two ivory gulls. One gull is on the left, perched atop moss-covered ground, while the other gull is on the right, standing on a rocky surface. The gulls have white plumage with gray markings, dark legs, and faintly yellow bills. The color palette includes blues, grays, and earthy tones. In the foreground, small shells and stones are scattered near the base of each gull.

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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

1945.8.287
Catalogue Raisonné

Birds of America, no. 287

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083276

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