Black-bellied Plover

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

Three birds are depicted on a rocky ground in the image. The central bird has intricate black and white patterns on its body and wings. The bird on the left has brown and white plumage, while the bird on the right has brown, white, and black colors. Earthy tones like browns, blacks, and grays are present, with a hint of light blue in the background. The arrangement shows the largest bird in the center, a bird in the foreground on the right, and the tallest bird positioned behind the central bird and to the left.

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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

    1945.8.334

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 334


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083452

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