This is a painting of yellow-breasted chats interacting around a nest. The painting depicts three birds with striking yellow breasts and olive-green wings positioned around a nest that is situated in a flowering tree. Two of the birds are in flight with their wings partially open, while the third bird is perched on the edge of the nest which contains a fourth bird sitting within it. The nest is nestled among branches adorned with leaves and flowers, adding a contrast to the birds. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2563 × 3142 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original