Ground Dove

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1833

The image shows several doves perched on a green branch. Brown and white doves are resting among the branches and leaves of a tree with green fruits hanging from the branches. The birds are detailed with subtle color gradations, primarily brown and olive tones in their feathers, showcasing various profiles and postures. The leaves show veins and texture, enhancing the realism of the scene in the style of John James Audubon.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1833
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows several doves perched on a green branch. Brown and white doves are resting among the branches and leaves of a tree with green fruits hanging from the branches. The birds are detailed with subtle color gradations, primarily brown and olive tones in their feathers, showcasing various profiles and postures. The leaves show veins and texture, enhancing the realism of the scene in the style of John James Audubon.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II