Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, and Hemlock Warbler

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, gepubliceerd 1808–1814

This is a painting of three birds - a pigeon and two smaller birds. The illustration shows a large pigeon perched on a tree stump with detailed plumage of blue, brown, and gray, and a reddish eye. In the foreground, two smaller birds are perched on a branch with bright yellow feathers and black and white accents on their wings and backs. The leaves on the branch are green. The composition and detail reflect a realistic and scientific approach to ornithological illustration.

Kunstenaar: Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datering: gepubliceerd 1808–1814
Soort: Prent
Techniek: hand-colored engraving with etching on wove paper
Afmetingen: 26,1 × 33,8 cm
Collectie: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie: Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of three birds - a pigeon and two smaller birds. The illustration shows a large pigeon perched on a tree stump with detailed plumage of blue, brown, and gray, and a reddish eye. In the foreground, two smaller birds are perched on a branch with bright yellow feathers and black and white accents on their wings and backs. The leaves on the branch are green. The composition and detail reflect a realistic and scientific approach to ornithological illustration.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814