Louisiana Tanager and Scarlet Tanager

1837

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 tanager birds perched on branches. The painting features four birds with colorful plumage. Two birds have yellow and red plumage with black wings, one bird is deep red with black wings, and another bird has olive-green and yellow tones. The birds are depicted around green leafy branches. The detailed renderings and naturalistic style suggest an emphasis on ornithological study. This is in the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed illustrations of birds and their natural habitats.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.9 x 31.8 cm (19 5/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 100 x 67.3 cm (39 3/8 x 26 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.354

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 354

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083536

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