The image shows two birds among thistle plants. One bird has vibrant yellow and black colors, while the other has brown and yellow tones. The color palette includes bright yellows, deep greens, muted browns, and hints of pink and purple from the thistle flowers. The birds are positioned in the top left and below, interacting with the thistle plants that stretch diagonally across the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1828
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1604 × 2512 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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