Louisiana Hawk

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 hawk perched on a branch. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a hawk with intricately painted feathers displaying shades of brown, orange, and hints of white. The bird has a majestic and poised demeanor, with its piercing eye and sharp beak, while its talons clutch onto a branch. The background is a plain, off-white color which highlights the hawk. This is done 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

    1945.8.392

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 392

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083691

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