Gadwall Duck

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 perched on a rocky landscape. The painting features two gadwall ducks. The duck on the left exhibits warm brown plumage with intricate patterns on its feathers, while the duck on the right displays gray, white, and chestnut hues with detailed feather texture. The backdrop consists of a subtle gradient of sky and a rocky ledge beneath the ducks. The style is reminiscent 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

    1945.8.348

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 348

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083512

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