Pinnated Grous, Blue-green Warbler, and Nashville Warbler

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, gepubliceerd 1808–1814

This is a painting of three different bird species. The central bird is a pinnated grouse with intricate feather patterns and a yellow-orange spot on its neck. Above this bird, two smaller birds can be seen; one is a blue-grey bird, the blue-grey warbler, with distinct wing patterns, and the other is a small yellow-green bird, the Nashville warbler. In the background, there are subtle details of a pair of birds in a marshy area with water. The style resembles that of John James Audubon, known for detailed depictions of birds in their natural habitats.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datering
gepubliceerd 1808–1814
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored engraving with etching on wove paper
Afmetingen
32,6 × 26,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of three different bird species. The central bird is a pinnated grouse with intricate feather patterns and a yellow-orange spot on its neck. Above this bird, two smaller birds can be seen; one is a blue-grey bird, the blue-grey warbler, with distinct wing patterns, and the other is a small yellow-green bird, the Nashville warbler. In the background, there are subtle details of a pair of birds in a marshy area with water. The style resembles that of John James Audubon, known for detailed depictions of birds in their natural habitats.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814