Rock Grous

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 three birds on a rocky landscape with mountains in the background. The artwork features three rock ptarmigans standing on a rocky outcrop. One bird is white with brown feathers and a red circle around its eye. Another bird has a mix of white and brown feathers. The third bird has brown and gold plumage with intricate markings. The backdrop shows mountains under a blue sky. Grass and shrubs are present in the scene. The composition highlights the unique characteristics of each bird, with subtle color tones emphasizing the ambiance of the scene.

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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: 41.6 x 54.8 cm (16 3/8 x 21 9/16 in.)
    sheet: 67.6 x 100.7 cm (26 5/8 x 39 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.368

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 368

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate CCCLXVIII

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083587

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