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Three-Toed Woodpecker

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three woodpeckers on a tree branch. The image shows three three-toed woodpeckers perched on a branched tree trunk, each bird displaying a lively posture that emphasizes their unique black and white plumage with a striking yellow crown. Details in their feathers and the bark provide texture and depth to the composition. Surrounding the birds are green and yellow leaves, adding to the natural surroundings.

Artwork Details

Date
1832
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2478 × 3023 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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