Downy Woodpecker

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1831

This is a painting of woodpeckers on a flowering branch. The painting depicts two woodpeckers perched on a branch that is adorned with vibrant red and pink flowers. The birds have black and white plumage against leafy green foliage and bright blossoms. Delicate lines and color nuances highlight the woodpeckers' feathers and the branch they are on. The flowers, with soft pink and red hues, add an elegant touch to the scene.
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

This is a painting of woodpeckers on a flowering branch. The painting depicts two woodpeckers perched on a branch that is adorned with vibrant red and pink flowers. The birds have black and white plumage against leafy green foliage and bright blossoms. Delicate lines and color nuances highlight the woodpeckers' feathers and the branch they are on. The flowers, with soft pink and red hues, add an elegant touch to the scene.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II