Black-throated Bunting

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 Black-throated Buntings perched on flowering plants. The artwork depicts two colorful birds standing on branches of a plant, with one bird above the other. The plant has long, slender green leaves and a stem with clusters of bright yellow flowers. The birds are detailed, showcasing their vibrant colors, with chestnut and brown hues across their backs and wings, and yellow accents around their throats and heads. The painting captures the birds among the foliage in a style reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed bird studies.

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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

    1945.8.384

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 384


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083651

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