Sharp-shinned Hawk

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 two sharp-shinned hawks perched on branches. The top hawk is holding a small rodent in its talons, while the lower hawk is gazing outward. The hawks have dark plumage on their backs and wings, with a brown and white pattern on their underbellies. Their legs and talons are yellow, contrasting with the background. The branches they are on are detailed. This is in the style 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

    1945.8.374

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 374

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083611

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