This is a painting of a small bird perched on a branch with leafy foliage and delicate flowers. The bird has earthy brown and tan plumage and appears to be inspecting a cluster of round seeds or buds. The branch has large green leaves and clusters of pink-tinged flowers at various stages of blooming and withering. The painting emphasizes fine details such as the textures of the feathers and the veins of the leaves. The background is blank, focusing attention on the bird and plant. The painting is done in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1833
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1546 × 2394 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original