Zenaida Dove

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1833

This is a painting of two doves among flowering branches. The scene features a detailed depiction of one dove perched on a branch with its wings partially open, exhibiting reddish-brown feathers with iridescence, and another dove in flight positioned above the branch, showing a similar rich plumage with a softer brown hue. The doves are surrounded by branches adorned with green leaves and a few blossoming flowers in white and deep red. The painting conveys a sense of natural harmony and precision in capturing the form and color of the birds and foliage.
Artiste
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datation
1833
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 two doves among flowering branches. The scene features a detailed depiction of one dove perched on a branch with its wings partially open, exhibiting reddish-brown feathers with iridescence, and another dove in flight positioned above the branch, showing a similar rich plumage with a softer brown hue. The doves are surrounded by branches adorned with green leaves and a few blossoming flowers in white and deep red. The painting conveys a sense of natural harmony and precision in capturing the form and color of the birds and foliage.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II