This is a painting of a Chipping Sparrow perched on a tree branch. The bird has a chestnut crown, gray face, and wings with a mix of browns and blues. The branch is adorned with leaves and white flowers. The composition is detailed and delicate, capturing both the bird and foliage realistically, in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1831
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1523 × 2366 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original