Red-winged Starling

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.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1829
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
66 × 53 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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