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Yellow-billed Magpie, Stellers Jay, Ultramarine Jay and Clark's Crow

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts several birds in various positions on branches in a natural setting. The color scheme includes blue, black, white, green, yellow, and brown hues. The birds are positioned within a foliage-filled background, with some interacting with seeds.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
3193 × 3868 px
Public Domain
Yes
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