Chuck Will's Widow

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829

This is a painting of two birds and a snake interacting on a branch. The birds have elaborately patterned feathers and are perched on a branch alongside a vibrantly colored snake. The snake has black, red, and yellow bands and appears to be slithering along the branch. There are green leaves and bright pink buds surrounding the birds and snake. The painting combines a naturalistic portrayal of the wildlife subjects with a focus on detailed textures and colors.
Artista
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Datazione
1829
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of two birds and a snake interacting on a branch. The birds have elaborately patterned feathers and are perched on a branch alongside a vibrantly colored snake. The snake has black, red, and yellow bands and appears to be slithering along the branch. There are green leaves and bright pink buds surrounding the birds and snake. The painting combines a naturalistic portrayal of the wildlife subjects with a focus on detailed textures and colors.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I