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Kentucky Fly-catching Warbler

John Woodhouse Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two birds perched on a branch with a yellow flower in bloom nearby. One bird is labeled as male and the other as female. The birds exhibit green, yellow, and olive tones. The flower is positioned at the top of the branch. The male bird is on the left side facing right, while the female bird is on the right side facing left. The background is neutral, highlighting the vibrant colors of the birds and flower.

Artwork Details

Date
1830s
Medium
pen and black and gray ink with watercolor on wovepaper
Dimensions
3552 × 5072 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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