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The image shows two colorful birds perched on a branch with green leaves. The birds have vibrant feathers and are surrounded by detailed green foliage and unripe pine cones on the branch. The birds' plumage displays shades of olive green, cream, brown, and yellow. The leaves are detailed, showing veins and color variations of green. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed depictions of birds and nature.
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The image shows two colorful birds perched on a branch with green leaves. The birds have vibrant feathers and are surrounded by detailed green foliage and unripe pine cones on the branch. The birds' plumage displays shades of olive green, cream, brown, and yellow. The leaves are detailed, showing veins and color variations of green. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed depictions of birds and nature.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Autumnal Warbler

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Date
1830
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1945.8.88
Credit line
Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James
Time span
1826 to 1850
Department
CG-W
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
The Birds of America: Plate LXXXVIII

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • etching
  • aquatint
  • plant
  • bird
  • animal
  • Leaf
  • Writing

NGA object ID 32229. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.