Three-Toed Woodpecker

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

This is a painting of three woodpeckers on a tree branch. The image shows three three-toed woodpeckers perched on a branched tree trunk, each bird displaying a lively posture that emphasizes their unique black and white plumage with a striking yellow crown. Details in their feathers and the bark provide texture and depth to the composition. Surrounding the birds are green and yellow leaves, adding to the natural surroundings.
Artiste
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datation
1832
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 is a painting of three woodpeckers on a tree branch. The image shows three three-toed woodpeckers perched on a branched tree trunk, each bird displaying a lively posture that emphasizes their unique black and white plumage with a striking yellow crown. Details in their feathers and the bark provide texture and depth to the composition. Surrounding the birds are green and yellow leaves, adding to the natural surroundings.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II