This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch with leaves and berries. The painting features a bird with greenish-yellow plumage sitting on a slender branch. Surrounding the bird are green leaves and clusters of small orange-brown berries. The colors and shapes are depicted vividly. The composition is against a plain background, highlighting the detail in the bird and plant. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1596 × 2453 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original