Purple Grackle

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1827

This painting features two blackbirds among corn plants. The birds are shown among the green leaves of the corn plants. One bird is perched on the corn, while the other is slightly above with outspread wings. The corn plants are depicted in different stages of growth, with tassels and ears visible. The painting highlights the black and iridescent feathers of the birds against the green backdrop of the corn. This artwork is in the style of John James Audubon.
Kunstenaar
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Datering
1827
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching and engraving with hand coloring on Whatman paper
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This painting features two blackbirds among corn plants. The birds are shown among the green leaves of the corn plants. One bird is perched on the corn, while the other is slightly above with outspread wings. The corn plants are depicted in different stages of growth, with tassels and ears visible. The painting highlights the black and iridescent feathers of the birds against the green backdrop of the corn. This artwork is in the style of John James Audubon.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I