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.
Művész
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datálás
1831
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Méretek
96,2 × 64,7 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

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