This is a painting of two birds perched among tall green leaves with butterflies fluttering nearby. The artwork depicts two small birds with brown plumage, resting on slender green leaves. Above them, two butterflies with patterned wings add a sense of movement to the scene. The background is a soft, neutral tone, allowing the subjects to stand out in vivid detail.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1987 × 2841 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original