Three-Toed Woodpecker

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

This is a painting of three woodpeckers on a tree branch. The image shows three three-toed woodpeckers perched on a branched tree trunk, each bird displaying a lively posture that emphasizes their unique black and white plumage with a striking yellow crown. Details in their feathers and the bark provide texture and depth to the composition. Surrounding the birds are green and yellow leaves, adding to the natural surroundings.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1832
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 three woodpeckers on a tree branch. The image shows three three-toed woodpeckers perched on a branched tree trunk, each bird displaying a lively posture that emphasizes their unique black and white plumage with a striking yellow crown. Details in their feathers and the bark provide texture and depth to the composition. Surrounding the birds are green and yellow leaves, adding to the natural surroundings.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II