
Noddy Tern
Havell, Jr., Robert · American
1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Classification
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 2746 × 1921px
Description
This is a painting of a Noddy Tern perched on a branch by the water. The illustration features a detailed depiction of the bird with its sleek plumage in various shades of brown and a distinctive white cap on its head. The bird stands on a rugged, textured branch that extends diagonally. The background showcases a coastal landscape with calm waters and distant landforms, likely cliffs or hills, under a soft, muted sky. Detail is also given to the texture and feather patterns of the tern. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).