Canada Jay

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1831

Two Canada jays are perched on a branch amidst vibrant oak leaves. Each bird displays distinct plumage of gray and white. The color palette includes earthy tones with deep reds, rusty oranges, soft greens, and muted browns, complemented by the grays and whites of the birds. The birds are positioned near the center, with one facing left and the other facing right, both nestled against the green and rust-colored leaves forming a swirling background pattern.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1831
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

Two Canada jays are perched on a branch amidst vibrant oak leaves. Each bird displays distinct plumage of gray and white. The color palette includes earthy tones with deep reds, rusty oranges, soft greens, and muted browns, complemented by the grays and whites of the birds. The birds are positioned near the center, with one facing left and the other facing right, both nestled against the green and rust-colored leaves forming a swirling background pattern.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II