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Night Hawk

After Audubon print Common Nighthawk (Plate 147) The image is a reproduction of "Plate 147" from John James Audubon's famous book, The Birds of America. The original hand-colored engraving and aquatint was created by Robert Havell Jr. and John James Audubon between 1827 and 1838. The print depicts common nighthawks (Chordeiles minor) perched on and flying around a branch of a white oak tree. About the Artwork Artist: John James Audubon Engraver: Robert Havell Jr. Publication: The Birds of America, also known as the "double elephant folio" edition. Date: 1827–1838. Medium: Hand-colored engraving and aquatint on paper.