Meadow Lark

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

This is a painting of meadowlarks amidst lush vegetation. The scene depicts three birds with distinctive yellow breasts, amid detailed greenery with thin, tall stalks adorned with clusters of small, vibrant yellow flowers. The central bird is energetically perched with outspread wings, suggesting a moment of motion. Below, another bird is on the ground, with a visible nest nearby. The foliage creates a dense backdrop, accentuating the natural habitat. The use of precise detailing and vivid colors highlights the lifelike portrayal characteristic of traditional ornithological illustrations.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1832
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
96 × 64.2 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of meadowlarks amidst lush vegetation. The scene depicts three birds with distinctive yellow breasts, amid detailed greenery with thin, tall stalks adorned with clusters of small, vibrant yellow flowers. The central bird is energetically perched with outspread wings, suggesting a moment of motion. Below, another bird is on the ground, with a visible nest nearby. The foliage creates a dense backdrop, accentuating the natural habitat. The use of precise detailing and vivid colors highlights the lifelike portrayal characteristic of traditional ornithological illustrations.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II