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Sora or Rail

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows three birds in a natural setting with plants and grasses. The birds have brown, white, and black feathers with hints of blue and green, red eyes, and yellow bills. The scene features earthy tones and subtle blue hues. The birds are positioned from left to right - one walking with its head slightly downward, one stretching vertically with its beak open towards a blade of grass, and one pecking at the ground amidst vegetation.

Artwork Details

Date
1834
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2406 × 1562 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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