Burgomaster Gull

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 painting features two seagulls perched on a rocky landscape against a dark background. One gull has white plumage, a yellow eye, and a yellow bill with a red spot on the lower mandible, standing on the foreground rock. The other gull has brown plumage and is lying on the rocks in the background. The painting shows detailed brushstrokes for the feathers, bill, and feet, and earthy tones for the rocks, indicating a coastal habitat. The style is reminiscent 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

    1945.8.396

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 396

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083700

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