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Blue-eyed Yellow Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a yellow bird perched on a branch with trailing blue and purple flowers. The artwork depicts a bright yellow bird sitting amid lush green leaves. The bird is delicately clutching a slender branch that is draped with clusters of pastel-colored flowers. The botanical details are finely rendered, showcasing the intricate veining of the leaves and the texture of the flowers' petals.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1591 × 2487 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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