This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch, with pink flowers and green leaves surrounding it. The bird is depicted with a yellow eye-ring and brown and white plumage. The branch it is perched upon is slender and graceful, with clusters of pink flowers. The green leaves are lush and intricately veined, cascading down the painting. To the right of the bird, there is a small, flying insect with striped details. Soft pastel colors are used for the flowers, contrasting with the vivid colors of the bird.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1829
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1631 × 2492 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original