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.
Kunstenaar
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Datering
1829
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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