Ruffed Grouse
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
- Collection
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licence
- Domaine public, CC0
Description de l’image
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.