The image shows two birds perched on thorny branches. The upper bird has black plumage with red and white highlights, while the lower bird is brown with reddish tones and similar wing patterns. The color palette includes black, brown, red, green, and white. The birds are positioned in opposite directions on separate branches within the thorny plant.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1828
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1611 × 2533 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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