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American Water Ouzel

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two birds perched on rocks next to a small waterfall. The perspective is eye level with the birds, offering a detailed view of their plumage. The horizon is high, emphasizing distant hills and depth. Brushstrokes outline the birds' plumage with fine detail. The color palette includes earthy browns for the birds and rocks, and cool tones for the waterfall and hills. The background landscape fades to soft blues and grays.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2835 × 1858 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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