Goosander

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 of two ducks by a waterfall. There are two ducks, one standing on a rock with green reeds nearby, and the other swimming in the water. The background shows cascading waterfalls and a serene landscape. The standing duck has a deep green head, dark markings, and pink feet, while the swimming duck has brown and grey feathers and a rusty head. The background features gently flowing water and distant greenery.

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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

    1945.8.331

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 331

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083445

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