Tengmalm's 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 is a painting of two owls perched on branches. The painting features two owls, one in a resting position with its wings partially open, and the other standing upright with alert eyes gazing at its surroundings. Their plumage is detailed, exhibiting a mix of brown, white, and grey with distinct patterns and markings. The owl facing forward has yellow eyes. The realism in the texture of the feathers and the natural posture of the owls give the painting a lifelike quality.

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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

    1945.8.380

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 380

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083622

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