Columbian Humming Bird

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

The image showcases several hummingbirds interacting with and around a tall plant adorned with pink flowers. The color palette includes various shades of green, pink, and red, contrasted by neutral tones in the background and hummingbird bodies. The plant extends vertically through the center, with hummingbirds positioned around it, two hovering near the blossoms on the left and one perched near a nest at the base. Another hummingbird is perched on a branch to the right.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Dimensions

    plate: 49.2 x 31.1 cm (19 3/8 x 12 1/4 in.)
    sheet: 99.5 x 68.3 cm (39 3/16 x 26 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.425

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 425

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

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

Wikidata ID

Q65083830

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