Ivory-billed Woodpecker

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829

The artwork is a vertical, detailed illustration featuring three ivory-billed woodpeckers interacting with a tree. The birds are positioned prominently, each perched on different sections of the lichen-covered branches. The bird on the left has a red crest, black and white plumage, and is oriented towards the right. The woodpecker in the center has its head lowered, showing black feathers with white markings. The third bird on the right has a dark blue-black body with white accents and is depicted in a climbing posture. The tree branches have detailed bark and lichen. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the birds and tree.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1829
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
96.7 × 65.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork is a vertical, detailed illustration featuring three ivory-billed woodpeckers interacting with a tree. The birds are positioned prominently, each perched on different sections of the lichen-covered branches. The bird on the left has a red crest, black and white plumage, and is oriented towards the right. The woodpecker in the center has its head lowered, showing black feathers with white markings. The third bird on the right has a dark blue-black body with white accents and is depicted in a climbing posture. The tree branches have detailed bark and lichen. The background is plain, emphasizing the details of the birds and tree.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I