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Lesser Red-poll

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 two birds on a branch with white berries. The birds have brown and red plumage with red caps and pinkish chests. The color scheme includes browns, whites, greens, reds, and pinks. The birds are in the center of the image on branches that go from the top right to the lower left, surrounded by foliage and berries.

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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

1945.8.375
Catalogue Raisonné

Birds of America, no. 375

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083612

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