This painting depicts colorful birds, called "Fringilla Ciris" or Painted Buntings, on a branch. The birds have vibrant plumage in shades of blue, red, and green, set against a plain background. They are shown in various poses on a leafy branch with green berries, including one bird holding a thread in its beak. The style of the painting is reminiscent of the detailed realism of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1642 × 2566 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original