Sperlingstäubchen
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1833
- Künstler
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
- Datierung
- 1833
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image shows several doves perched on a green branch. Brown and white doves are resting among the branches and leaves of a tree with green fruits hanging from the branches. The birds are detailed with subtle color gradations, primarily brown and olive tones in their feathers, showcasing various profiles and postures. The leaves show veins and texture, enhancing the realism of the scene in the style of John James Audubon.