This is a painting of several woodpeckers interacting with a tree. The artwork shows a group of woodpeckers, red-headed woodpeckers, engaging with a dead tree trunk. The birds are depicted in various activities: one is flying towards the tree with a berry in its beak, another is perched on the tree while pecking at an insect, a third woodpecker is just landing, and another is peeking out from a hole in the trunk. The tree is weathered and textured, with light and dark browns depicting its bark and deterioration. The birds are detailed, emphasizing their physical characteristics such as vibrant red heads and black and white plumage. This painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1828
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2799 × 3227 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original