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Vigors Vireo

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting a small bird perched among green leaves and blue flowers. The bird has olive-green feathers and a yellow breast and is perched on a long, arching leaf. The plant around the bird features long green foliage and vibrant blue flowers with yellow centers. The composition is detailed, emphasizing botanical illustration.

Artwork Details

Date
1828
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1580 × 2484 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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