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Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829

This is a painting of red-winged blackbirds among blooming tree branches. Three birds perch on separate branches, showcasing shades of brown, black, and hints of red. A fourth bird is depicted in flight with its wings spread wide, displaying its red wing patches against a dark body. The branches have small pink blossoms. The style is similar to John James Audubon, with detailed renderings of birds in their natural environment. The composition highlights the beauty of the birds in a serene setting, focusing on ornithological accuracy.
Künstler
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Datierung
1829
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Maße
66 × 53 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of red-winged blackbirds among blooming tree branches. Three birds perch on separate branches, showcasing shades of brown, black, and hints of red. A fourth bird is depicted in flight with its wings spread wide, displaying its red wing patches against a dark body. The branches have small pink blossoms. The style is similar to John James Audubon, with detailed renderings of birds in their natural environment. The composition highlights the beauty of the birds in a serene setting, focusing on ornithological accuracy.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I