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White-crowned Pigeon

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two white-crowned pigeons among vibrant foliage and flowers. The pigeons are surrounded by lush green leaves and striking orange-red flowers. Each bird has a white cap on its head and deep blue plumage. The painting captures the birds' delicate features and dynamic pose. The scene is filled with vivid colors from the birds' habitat. The style of the painting resembles that of John James Audubon.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2639 × 3184 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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