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Lapland Longspur

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of Lapland Longspurs in a natural landscape. The image shows three birds on a rocky terrain by a body of water with foliage and mountains in the distance. The birds have detailed plumage patterns and coloration. The sky above has a gentle gradient. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed bird and nature renderings.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2846 × 1855 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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