← Havell, Jr., Robert

This is a painting of yellow-breasted chats interacting around a nest. The painting depicts three birds with striking yellow breasts and olive-green wings positioned around a nest that is situated in a flowering tree. Two of the birds are in flight with their wings partially open, while the third bird is perched on the edge of the nest which contains a fourth bird sitting within it. The nest is nestled among branches adorned with leaves and flowers, adding a contrast to the birds. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

Yellow-breasted Chat

Havell, Jr., Robert · American

1832

Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Period
1826 to 1850
Image size
2563 × 3142px

Description

This is a painting of yellow-breasted chats interacting around a nest. The painting depicts three birds with striking yellow breasts and olive-green wings positioned around a nest that is situated in a flowering tree. Two of the birds are in flight with their wings partially open, while the third bird is perched on the edge of the nest which contains a fourth bird sitting within it. The nest is nestled among branches adorned with leaves and flowers, adding a contrast to the birds. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

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