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Yellow Red-Poll Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

Two birds are perched on a flowering plant. The plant has small, yellow blooms. The illustration features natural shades of brown, yellow, and green. The upper bird is positioned near the top left of the plant, while the lower bird is situated closer to the center of the plant. Each bird is balanced on the stem, surrounded by green leaves and blossoms.

Artwork Details

Date
1832
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1535 × 2418 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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