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Chestnut-sided Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

Two chestnut-sided warblers are perched on a flowering plant with pink blossoms. The birds have rich chestnut and yellow hues, contrasting with the green foliage and soft pink flowers. The birds are positioned along the vertical stem of the plant, with one bird higher up facing right, and the other slightly lower, angled to the left. Pink flowers and green leaves are scattered around the birds, creating a naturalistic composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1829
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1660 × 2583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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