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Havell: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance The name Havell resonates with artistic excellence

Background imageHavell Collection: American Flamingo, by John James Audubon

American Flamingo, by John James Audubon
American Flamingo, Phoenicopterus Ruber, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon

Louisiana Heron, by John James Audubon
Louisiana Heron, Ardea Ludoviciana, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell

Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. Artist: Frederick James Havell
Entrance to Regents Canal Dock, Limehouse, London, 1828. View with boats and crew on Regents Canal and figures on the dockside

Background imageHavell Collection: Snowy Owl, by John James Audubon

Snowy Owl, by John James Audubon
Snowy Owl, Strix Nyctea, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Blue Jay, by John James Audubon

Blue Jay, by John James Audubon
Blue Jay, Corvus Cristatus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken

Upton House, mid-19th century. Creator: Thomas Picken
Upton House, mid-19th century. Upton House in Dorset was built between 1816 and 1818

Background imageHavell Collection: Tropic Bird, by John James Audubon

Tropic Bird, by John James Audubon
Tropic Bird, Phaeton Aethereus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving)

Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving)
XOS2644324 Blue Jay, 1831 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Cyanocitta cristata)

Background imageHavell Collection: White-Winged Silvery Gull, by John James Audubon

White-Winged Silvery Gull, by John James Audubon
White-Winged Silvery Gull, Larus Leucopterus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

Background imageHavell Collection: Brocket Hall, Herts, the seat of Lord Melbourne, 1817. Artist: Daniel Havell

Brocket Hall, Herts, the seat of Lord Melbourne, 1817. Artist: Daniel Havell
Brocket Hall, Herts, the seat of Lord Melbourne, 1817

Background imageHavell Collection: 2644319; out of copyright

2644319; out of copyright

Background imageHavell Collection: 2644314; out of copyright

2644314; out of copyright

Background imageHavell Collection: 2644313; out of copyright

2644313; out of copyright

Background imageHavell Collection: The Holyhead and Chester mail coaches stuck in show at Heckley Hill near Dunstable, 1837

The Holyhead and Chester mail coaches stuck in show at Heckley Hill near Dunstable, 1837
5912965 The Holyhead and Chester mail coaches stuck in show at Heckley Hill near Dunstable, 1837. Driver of four-horse coach falling in deep snow near another mail coach.Color print after an

Background imageHavell Collection: The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817. Two four-horse stage coaches carrying

The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817. Two four-horse stage coaches carrying candidates race toward town
5912972 The last hour of a contested election for MP, 1817. Two four-horse stage coaches carrying candidates race toward town. Color print after an engraving by R

Background imageHavell Collection: Four-horse coach with passengers on top driving past two other carriages stuck in the snow

Four-horse coach with passengers on top driving past two other carriages stuck in the snow
5912963 Four-horse coach with passengers on top driving past two other carriages stuck in the snow. The Bruce passing the Peveril and Manchester mail coaches, 1837

Background imageHavell Collection: The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s

The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags
5912960 The Birmingham mail coach stuck in snow near Aylesbury, 1830s. The guard Banbury proceeding with the mail bags on horseback

Background imageHavell Collection: Four-horse Royal Mail coach racing down a hillside, 1830s. Color print after an engraving by R

Four-horse Royal Mail coach racing down a hillside, 1830s. Color print after an engraving by R
5912971 Four-horse Royal Mail coach racing down a hillside, 1830s. Color print after an engraving by R. Havaell from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints

Background imageHavell Collection: The Oxford and Oppostion coaches. Famous race between two coaches

The Oxford and Oppostion coaches. Famous race between two coaches, The Oxford Age and the Royal William
5912970 The Oxford and Oppostion coaches. Famous race between two coaches, The Oxford Age and the Royal William, between Oxford and London, May 1, 1834

Background imageHavell Collection: The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837

The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no
5912964 The Liverpool mail coach crashes in snow near St. Albans, 1837. A woman passenger looks out of a carriage with no horses. Color print after an engraving by R

Background imageHavell Collection: The Devonport Mail coach near Amesbury, going post through an avalanche of snow, 1837

The Devonport Mail coach near Amesbury, going post through an avalanche of snow, 1837
5912962 The Devonport Mail coach near Amesbury, going post through an avalanche of snow, 1837. Six-horse coach with six guards and concerned passengers looking out of the window

Background imageHavell Collection: Napakiang, or Naha estuary. From 'Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea

Napakiang, or Naha estuary. From "Account of a Voyage of Discovery to the West Coast of Corea, and the Great Loo-Choo Island" by, 1818. Private Collection

Background imageHavell Collection: A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown

A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Creator: Unknown
A Blenkinsop Locomotive at a Yorkshire Colliery, 1814, (1945). Man smoking a pipe, and a Blenkinsop steam locomotive at Middleton colliery near Leeds, West Yorkshire

Background imageHavell Collection: Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Creator: Robert Havell

Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Creator: Robert Havell
Highland Chiefs in the Stewart and Gordon Tartans, 1831, (1946). Full-length study of Scottish chieftans in traditional tartan kilts of the Stewart and Gordon clans

Background imageHavell Collection: Llangollen Bridge, Castle Dinas Bran, on the River Dee: North Wales, 19th century

Llangollen Bridge, Castle Dinas Bran, on the River Dee: North Wales, 19th century. Castell Dinas Bran (Crow Castle) sits high above the town of Llangollen in Denbighshire

Background imageHavell Collection: The Horse Guards & Melbourne House, c1821. Creators: Robert Havell, Robert Havell

The Horse Guards & Melbourne House, c1821. Creators: Robert Havell, Robert Havell
The Horse Guards & Melbourne House, c1821. After R.Havell & Son

Background imageHavell Collection: Royal Mail Coach, 19th century, (1907). Artist: Robert Havell

Royal Mail Coach, 19th century, (1907). Artist: Robert Havell
Royal Mail Coach. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Connoisseur Vol. XVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1907.]

Background imageHavell Collection: Arkansaw Flycatcher, Swallow-tailed Flycatcher and Says Flycatcher

Arkansaw Flycatcher, Swallow-tailed Flycatcher and Says Flycatcher
2644360 Arkansaw Flycatcher, Swallow-tailed Flycatcher and Says Flycatcher, 1837 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageHavell Collection: Roseate Spoonbill, 1836 (coloured engraving)

Roseate Spoonbill, 1836 (coloured engraving)
2644353 Roseate Spoonbill, 1836 (coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Platalea ajaja)

Background imageHavell Collection: Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving)

Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving)
986253 Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus), 1827-1838 (hand-coloured engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851); 88x62.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mocking Bird (Turdus Polyglottus)

Background imageHavell Collection: Ring Dove Woodpigeon (Columba Palumbus), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)

Ring Dove Woodpigeon (Columba Palumbus), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
986244 Ring Dove Woodpigeon (Columba Palumbus), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Perrott, Charlotte L. E. (fl.1835) (after); 50x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHavell Collection: Queen Marys State Bed-chamber, Hampton Court, 1819 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving

Queen Marys State Bed-chamber, Hampton Court, 1819 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving
985796 Queen Marys State Bed-chamber, Hampton Court, 1819 (hand-coloured aquatint engraving) by Cattermole, George (1800-68) (after); 33.7x27.9 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHavell Collection: Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985860 Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Auk; Alca Impennis)

Background imageHavell Collection: Whooping Crane, Adult Male, 1834 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Whooping Crane, Adult Male, 1834 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985859 Whooping Crane, Adult Male, 1834 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whooping Crane)

Background imageHavell Collection: Great White Heron, Male Adult, Spring Plumage, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint

Great White Heron, Male Adult, Spring Plumage, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint
985857 Great White Heron, Male Adult, Spring Plumage, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHavell Collection: BKP240492002C 01

BKP240492002C 01
022014upload, 1832, America, Aquatint, Audubon, Bird, Books & Manuscripts, Close Up, Daytime, Engraving, Etching, Flying, Four Animals, Gerardia Flava, Hand-Colored, Havell, John James Audubon

Background imageHavell Collection: Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985833 Golden Eagle, 1833 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Eagle; Aquila chrysaetos)

Background imageHavell Collection: Ancient Excavations at Carli, 1824 (colour aquatint)

Ancient Excavations at Carli, 1824 (colour aquatint)
1196944 Ancient Excavations at Carli, 1824 (colour aquatint) by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); 48x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHavell Collection: A View at Lucknow, 1824 (Colour aquatint)

A View at Lucknow, 1824 (Colour aquatint)
1196942 A View at Lucknow, 1824 (Colour aquatint) by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); 48x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHavell Collection: Ballooning, James Sadler over the Lighthouse, Dublin

Ballooning, James Sadler over the Lighthouse, Dublin. 1812

Background imageHavell Collection: Part of the harbour of Port Jackson and the country between Sydney and the Blue Mountains

Part of the harbour of Port Jackson and the country between Sydney and the Blue Mountains
NSW71450 Part of the harbour of Port Jackson and the country between Sydney and the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, right section of a panoramic view, c.1821 (aquatint) by Taylor

Background imageHavell Collection: Whippets and a King Spaniel, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Whippets and a King Spaniel, 1837 (oil on canvas)
991599 Whippets and a King Spaniel, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Havell, Edmund Jr (1819-99); 78.7x108 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Whippets and a King Spaniel. Edmund Havell, Jr (1819-1899)

Background imageHavell Collection: Havells Tern and Trudeaus Tern, 1838 (Hand-coloured etching with aquatint

Havells Tern and Trudeaus Tern, 1838 (Hand-coloured etching with aquatint
991221 Havells Tern and Trudeaus Tern, 1838 (Hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHavell Collection: Raven: Great Corbie Crow (Corvus Corax), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)

Raven: Great Corbie Crow (Corvus Corax), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
986245 Raven: Great Corbie Crow (Corvus Corax), 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Perrott, Charlotte L. E. (fl.1835) (after); 50x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Raven)

Background imageHavell Collection: Greenshank, View of the St, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Greenshank, View of the St, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985903 Greenshank, View of the St, 1835 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Greenshank)

Background imageHavell Collection: Californian Vulture, Old Male, 1838 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)

Californian Vulture, Old Male, 1838 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985668 Californian Vulture, Old Male, 1838 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 98.5x65.5 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHavell Collection: Great American Cock, or Wild Turkey (engraving)

Great American Cock, or Wild Turkey (engraving)
5933126 Great American Cock, or Wild Turkey (engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meleagris gallopavo)

Background imageHavell Collection: Ruins of the Port at Juanpore on the River Goomtee, 1824 (colour aquatint)

Ruins of the Port at Juanpore on the River Goomtee, 1824 (colour aquatint)
1196941 Ruins of the Port at Juanpore on the River Goomtee, 1824 (colour aquatint) by Salt, Henry (1780-1827) (after); 48x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright



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Havell: A Legacy of Artistic Brilliance The name Havell resonates with artistic excellence, spanning across various mediums and capturing the beauty of nature and architecture. From the vibrant American Flamingo to the graceful Louisiana Heron, John James Audubon's masterpieces showcase his unrivaled talent in ornithological illustration. Frederick James Havell's brushstrokes transport us to Limehouse, London in 1828, where we can almost feel the serenity emanating from the Entrance to Regents Canal Dock. The intricate details bring this tranquil scene to life, inviting us to explore its hidden wonders. Upton House stands as a testament to Thomas Picken's architectural prowess during the mid-19th century. Its grandeur is captured flawlessly, showcasing an era defined by elegance and sophistication. Daniel Havell immortalizes Brocket Hall in Herts as Lord Melbourne's majestic seat in 1817. With every stroke of his brush, he transports us back in time, allowing us a glimpse into a world filled with opulence and regality. John James Audubon once again mesmerizes with his depiction of the Snowy Owl—a creature that exudes both mystery and grace. His attention to detail allows us to marvel at each feather intricately portrayed on paper. As we delve deeper into Audubon's portfolio, we encounter another avian wonder—the Blue Jay—whose vivid colors burst forth from its portrait like fireworks against a clear sky. This masterpiece serves as a reminder of nature's boundless beauty. Lastly, let us not forget Audubon’s Tropic Bird—an exquisite representation of exotic allure that takes flight through his artistry. Its striking plumage captivates our imagination while reminding us of Earth’s diverse ecosystems waiting for exploration. Through their collective works—Audubon’s avian marvels alongside Frederick James Havell’s landscapes—we are transported through time and space, witnessing the world's wonders through their gifted eyes.