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Downy Woodpecker

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of woodpeckers on a flowering branch. The painting depicts two woodpeckers perched on a branch that is adorned with vibrant red and pink flowers. The birds have black and white plumage against leafy green foliage and bright blossoms. Delicate lines and color nuances highlight the woodpeckers' feathers and the branch they are on. The flowers, with soft pink and red hues, add an elegant touch to the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1831
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2548 × 3154 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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