Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, and Hemlock Warbler

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, publié en 1808–1814

This is a painting of three birds - a pigeon and two smaller birds. The illustration shows a large pigeon perched on a tree stump with detailed plumage of blue, brown, and gray, and a reddish eye. In the foreground, two smaller birds are perched on a branch with bright yellow feathers and black and white accents on their wings and backs. The leaves on the branch are green. The composition and detail reflect a realistic and scientific approach to ornithological illustration.

Artiste: Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datation: publié en 1808–1814
Catégorie: Estampe
Technique: hand-colored engraving with etching on wove paper
Dimensions: 26,1 × 33,8 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

This is a painting of three birds - a pigeon and two smaller birds. The illustration shows a large pigeon perched on a tree stump with detailed plumage of blue, brown, and gray, and a reddish eye. In the foreground, two smaller birds are perched on a branch with bright yellow feathers and black and white accents on their wings and backs. The leaves on the branch are green. The composition and detail reflect a realistic and scientific approach to ornithological illustration.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814