Brant 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 a pair of Brant Geese by the water's edge. The painting depicts two Brant Geese engaged in an interaction. One goose is perched on a rock with its wings folded against its body, while the other stands on a lower rock with wings partially spread. These rocks are set against a backdrop of distant rolling hills and a calm sea, under a sky that suggests a peaceful atmosphere. The detailing of the birds is intricate, with attention paid to the texture of their feathers and shading in their plumage. This is in the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed depictions of birds in their natural habitats.

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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

    1945.8.391

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 391


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083666

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