This is a painting of two birds and a snake interacting on a branch. The birds have elaborately patterned feathers and are perched on a branch alongside a vibrantly colored snake. The snake has black, red, and yellow bands and appears to be slithering along the branch. There are green leaves and bright pink buds surrounding the birds and snake. The painting combines a naturalistic portrayal of the wildlife subjects with a focus on detailed textures and colors.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2743 × 3414 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original