The image depicts a family of American Robins on and around a nest built in a tree. Two adult birds and several chicks are visible. The color palette includes various shades of green for the leaves and brown and white for the birds' feathers, with red and rust patches on their chests. One adult robin holds a berry, while another feeds the chicks in the nest. The nest contains two prominent chicks surrounded by leaves in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2947 × 4392 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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