Bonapartian 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 shows three gulls by the sea with a cloudy backdrop. Two gulls are on a rocky shore, one with a dark head and the other with a light head, while a third gull is flying above them. The birds are depicted realistically, showcasing the detailed patterns and colors of their feathers, as well as their natural poses. In the background, the sea meets distant cliffs under a sky with dynamic cloud formations. It is in 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

    1945.8.324

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 324

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083412

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