Birds - U.S.P.R.R. Exp. & Surveys, 35th Parallel

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of birds perched on a branch. The drawing features two main images of birds alongside additional illustrations showing detailed aspects of the birds. The birds are depicted in a realistic and detailed manner. Fig. 1a and Fig. 2 show two positions of the same species on branches, one facing left and the other right. Fig. 1b provides a detailed illustration of the tail feathers. Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 are detailed headshots that emphasize the sharp beak and expressive eyes of the bird. The title at the top mentions "Birds - Plate XXXII" and organizational details.