The image shows two large black birds perched on a tree branch with green leaves and large reddish-brown seed pods. The color palette includes deep blacks and grays of the birds, alongside vibrant green foliage and rich, earthy tones of the seed pods. The bird to the left is perched higher on the branch, wings slightly raised, and facing left, while the bird on the right is positioned lower and is turning its head towards something in its grip. The branching and leaves intersect diagonally across the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3156 × 4709 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original