Hawk Owl

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 painting depicts two hawk owls perched on branches. One owl is vertical on a branch, gazing into the distance with yellow eyes. The other owl is mid-motion, possibly in flight or preparing to dive, displaying spread wings and detailed feather patterns. The owls have brown plumage with black and white markings. They are set against a neutral background with twisted branches. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's lifelike bird portrayals.

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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

    1945.8.378

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 378

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083618

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