This is a painting of two American Green-winged Teals standing on rocks. The image features a male and a female teal, each showing distinct plumage patterns. The male has a red and green head, speckled grey and white breast and belly, and wings with shades of grey and dark green. The female has brown and tan feathering with subtle patterning. Both birds are standing on rocks with blades of grass emerging from the left. The painting is detailed and realistic, capturing the intricate feathers and features of the birds with precision.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paperr
- Dimensions
- 2357 × 1523 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original