Crested Titmouse
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1828
- Artiste
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Datation
- 1828
- Catégorie
- Estampe
- Technique
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 100,2 × 67,3 cm
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
This painting shows two birds perched on a pine branch. The birds have distinct coloring and postures, with one facing downward and the other shown from below. The branch is detailed with cones and needles, and the background is blank. The text identifies the birds as "Crested Titmouse," with a scientific notation of "Parus Bicolor." The artwork is created in the style of John James Audubon.