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American Woodcock

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of American Woodcocks in a natural setting. Three birds are depicted amidst tall green grass. Their long, slender beaks are pointed towards the ground. The composition captures the intricate feather patterns and the interaction between the birds and their environment.

Artwork Details

Date
1835
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2488 × 1841 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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