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White-winged Crossbill

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

The image shows three birds on a branch with green berries and leaves. The birds are red and black with white wing markings. The color palette includes red, green, black, white, and neutrals. The birds are positioned in the center, with two facing each other and one reaching for berries above them.

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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

1945.8.364
Catalogue Raisonné

Birds of America, no. 364

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083579

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