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Canadian Titmouse

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three birds perched on a leafy branch with red berries. The birds have detailed plumage, with a combination of brown, black, and white colors. One bird is shown feeding the young bird below it, while the third bird is perched higher on the branch.

Artwork Details

Date
1834
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1536 × 2412 px
Public Domain
Yes
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