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This is a painting of an American Avocet in its natural habitat. The scene features the bird foraging at the edge of a body of water, surrounded by greenery and rocks. The American Avocet is shown with its long legs, slender bill, and vibrant plumage. In the background, there are other birds near the water, with more visible further back. The setting includes lush foliage and calm water, creating a wetland atmosphere.
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This is a painting of an American Avocet in its natural habitat. The scene features the bird foraging at the edge of a body of water, surrounded by greenery and rocks. The American Avocet is shown with its long legs, slender bill, and vibrant plumage. In the background, there are other birds near the water, with more visible further back. The setting includes lush foliage and calm water, creating a wetland atmosphere.

National Gallery of Art · Print

American Avocet

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Date
1836
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1945.8.318
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 CCCXVIII

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • etching
  • aquatint
  • plant
  • bird
  • animal
  • Grass
  • Rock

NGA object ID 32459. 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.