Lazuli Finch, Clay-colored Finch and Oregon Snow 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 depicts three birds perched on branches of a flowering plant. One bird has bright blue and orange plumage, the second has light brown and beige coloration, and the third has black, white, and brown feathers. The background features vibrant blues, oranges, pinks, soft browns, beiges, greens, and hints of black. The birds are positioned on different branches, with the blue and orange bird singing, the light brown bird sitting below, and the black, white, and brown bird on the lower branch. Pink flowers and green leaves adorn the branches.

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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

    1945.8.398

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 398


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083705

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