Chestnut-colored Finch, Black-headed Siskin, Black Crown Bunting and Arctic Ground Finch

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

The image shows several birds in various poses within a natural setting. The birds have different colors and patterns on their bodies. They are seen perched on branches and standing among tall grass and a blooming pink flower. The color scheme consists mostly of earthy tones with pops of yellow, black, white, and reddish-brown. Two birds are on the ground in the foreground, while two others are perched on a branch with one bird leaning towards a flower. A spider is visible on the flower.

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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

    1945.8.394

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 394

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083696

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