Burgomaster Gull, c. 1837 by John James Audubon

Burgomaster Gull, by John James Audubon depicts two large Arctic gulls perched and standing on a rocky shoreline beneath an overcast sky, rendered with Audubon's characteristic anatomical precision. Audubon (American, 1785-1851) is celebrated for The Birds of America, his monumental catalogue of North American bird species drawn from life.

Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). Date: 1837.

Burgomaster Gull. Hand-Colored Engraving Reproduction Canvas Print.