Golden-winged Warbler and Cape May Warbler

1838

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 branch with four colorful birds perched on it. The painting depicts two species of warblers, identified as the Golden-winged Warbler and the Cape May Warbler. The Golden-winged Warblers have yellow patches on their wings and head and their bodies are rendered in shades of grey, blue, and white. The Cape May Warblers have a bright orange-red head and chest, lightly spotted, with a more yellow-brown color palette. The detailed foliage consists of slender branches with large, green leaves tinged with autumnal browns, showcasing the birds and their natural habitat. This painting is 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

    1945.8.414

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 414


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083784

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