Purple Martin
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1827
- Kunstenaar
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Datering
- 1827
- Soort
- Prent
- Techniek
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Collectie
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licentie
- Publiek domein, CC0
Beeldbeschrijving
Three birds are shown around a large, gourd-shaped nest. Two birds are perched on branches, while one is inside the nest. The birds have varying plumage colors - blue and black, gray, black, and white. The color palette includes blues, blacks, browns, grays, and neutrals with a light background. The nest is central, with one bird inside and the others interacting with it.