Snow Goose

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 geese standing by a body of water. The painting features a pair of geese, with one in white plumage and the other in darker plumage. The white goose has a pink bill and long legs standing on brown ground by the water. The darker goose has a dark brown body with a white head and neck. Both birds are depicted with detailed feathers. The background shows a textured sky with clouds and a blue body of water, suggesting an outdoor setting. 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

    1945.8.381

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 381


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083624

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