This is a painting of a Bewick's Long-Tailed Wren perched on a branch. The bird is illustrated with detailed brown and grey feathers and uplifted tail on an Iron Wood branch with green leaves. The composition is elegant with a plain background, emphasizing the bird and branch. The painting features intricate textures of feathers and leaves in a traditional, naturalist style.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1827
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1455 × 2231 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original