This is a painting of two birds perched on a vine-entangled branch with a small rodent. The image features two birds with black and white plumage engaging with one another while perched on a twisting branch covered in vines and green leaves. On the right side of the branch, a small rodent is depicted hanging by its tail. The background is a plain, muted tone, which enhances the details and color of the flora and fauna. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed representations of birds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2731 × 3460 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original