Raven

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1831

This is a print of a raven perched on a branch with leaves and small buds. The raven is depicted in detail, including its glossy black feathers that have a slight bluish sheen. It faces the left, and its beak is slightly open, revealing its tongue. The raven is sitting on a branch, surrounded by green leaves with some mottled brown patches. Among the leaves are clusters of round, brownish buds or nuts. The background behind the bird and branch is plain beige paper.
Artiste
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datation
1831
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
96,2 × 64,7 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a print of a raven perched on a branch with leaves and small buds. The raven is depicted in detail, including its glossy black feathers that have a slight bluish sheen. It faces the left, and its beak is slightly open, revealing its tongue. The raven is sitting on a branch, surrounded by green leaves with some mottled brown patches. Among the leaves are clusters of round, brownish buds or nuts. The background behind the bird and branch is plain beige paper.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II