Ruffed Grouse
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1828
- Artista
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Fecha
- 1828
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
This image shows three birds in a natural setting. The painting depicts detailed foliage and scattered leaves, with two birds in the foreground showcasing plumage of reddish-brown, grey, blue, and green. One bird appears to be reaching towards a bunch of dark berries on a thin branch. The background features green leaves and moss-covered branches. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for realistic portrayals of birds.