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This is a painting of two swallows perched on a nest. The birds are depicted with rich coloring, showcasing their blue feathers and reddish-brown underparts. The nest is crafted from mud and straw, creating intricate texture. The background is minimal, accentuating the focus on the swallows and their nest. This composition highlights the beauty of the birds and their nesting environment. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
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This is a painting of two swallows perched on a nest. The birds are depicted with rich coloring, showcasing their blue feathers and reddish-brown underparts. The nest is crafted from mud and straw, creating intricate texture. The background is minimal, accentuating the focus on the swallows and their nest. This composition highlights the beauty of the birds and their nesting environment. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Barn Swallow

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Date
1833
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1945.8.173
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Birds of America: Plate CLXXIII

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • etching
  • aquatint
  • bird
  • animal
  • Writing
  • Wood

NGA object ID 32314. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.