Rocky Mountain 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

This is a painting of a bird standing on a grassy terrain with mountains in the background. The painting depicts a detailed and realistic illustration of a bird, labeled as the "Rocky Mountain Plover." The bird stands prominently in the foreground, showcasing delicate and intricate feather patterns in shades of brown, white, and black. Its posture is slightly hunched as it walks along the green expanse, with a small piece of rock nearby. The background features a serene landscape of distant mountains under a pale blue sky with a soft gradient effect. The painting captures a moment of natural beauty and pays close attention to detail.

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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

    1945.8.350

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 350


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083517

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