Ruffed Grouse
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1828
- Artist
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Date
- 1828
- Type
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Public domain, CC0
Image description
This image shows three birds in a natural setting. The painting depicts detailed foliage and scattered leaves, with two birds in the foreground showcasing plumage of reddish-brown, grey, blue, and green. One bird appears to be reaching towards a bunch of dark berries on a thin branch. The background features green leaves and moss-covered branches. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for realistic portrayals of birds.