This is a painting of two birds perched on branches with hanging red seeds. The painting features a black and white bird with intricate brown patterning on its wings and a pale orange patch around its neck standing atop a branch adorned with vibrant red, maple-like samaras. Below, another smaller bird with an olive and beige plumage appears poised as if about to leap from another branch. The branches are sparsely filled with clusters of winged seeds cascading downward, offering a splash of vivid color against the subdued backdrop.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1674 × 2582 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original