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Pewit Flycatcher

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two birds on a cotton plant branch. The scene depicts the birds and the plant with fine attention to detail. One bird is olive-green with a white belly, while the other is cream and grey. The birds are illustrated with sharp detail, showcasing their feathers. This artwork is in the style of John James Audubon.

Artwork Details

Date
1831
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1618 × 2431 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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