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Sea-side Finch

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two birds perched among wild rose branches. The birds have brown, gray, and black plumage and are positioned at different heights. The rose branches have green leaves and pink blooming roses with yellow centers. The color palette includes green, pink, brown, and gray, creating a visually appealing composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1594 × 2492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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