Black-Headed Gull, c. 1835 by John James Audubon

Black-Headed Gull, by John James Audubon presents the coastal bird known today as the laughing gull, its dark hood and red-tipped bill rendered with the scientific precision Audubon brought to every plate in his survey of North American birds. Fine linework and restrained coloration emphasize the bird's form and habitat.

Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). Date: 1835.

Black-Headed Gull. Hand-Colored Engraving Reproduction Canvas Print.