Crested Titmouse

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1828

This painting shows two birds perched on a pine branch. The birds have distinct coloring and postures, with one facing downward and the other shown from below. The branch is detailed with cones and needles, and the background is blank. The text identifies the birds as "Crested Titmouse," with a scientific notation of "Parus Bicolor." The artwork is created in the style of John James Audubon.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1828
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
100.2 × 67.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This painting shows two birds perched on a pine branch. The birds have distinct coloring and postures, with one facing downward and the other shown from below. The branch is detailed with cones and needles, and the background is blank. The text identifies the birds as "Crested Titmouse," with a scientific notation of "Parus Bicolor." The artwork is created in the style of John James Audubon.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I