Willow Grous

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1834

The image depicts two grouse birds with their chicks in a natural setting. One grouse stands on a mound of moss while the other shelters its chicks on a rocky surface. Various plants, including flowers and foliage, surround them. The birds are detailed with feather patterns and the environment is textured with greens and browns. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic portrayal of birds in their habitats.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1834
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 depicts two grouse birds with their chicks in a natural setting. One grouse stands on a mound of moss while the other shelters its chicks on a rocky surface. Various plants, including flowers and foliage, surround them. The birds are detailed with feather patterns and the environment is textured with greens and browns. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic portrayal of birds in their habitats.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II