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Lazuli Finch, Clay-colored Finch and Oregon Snow Finch

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts three birds perched on branches of a flowering plant. One bird has bright blue and orange plumage, the second has light brown and beige coloration, and the third has black, white, and brown feathers. The background features vibrant blues, oranges, pinks, soft browns, beiges, greens, and hints of black. The birds are positioned on different branches, with the blue and orange bird singing, the light brown bird sitting below, and the black, white, and brown bird on the lower branch. Pink flowers and green leaves adorn the branches.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
1897 × 2905 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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