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Palm Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two birds perched on a branch of an orange blossom tree. The illustration features a pair of colorful birds with vibrant plumage. One bird is yellow and dynamic, while the other is resting on a smaller branch. The birds are surrounded by green leaves and white blossoms. The drawing is detailed with a focus on naturalistic accuracy.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1560 × 2432 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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