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This is a painting of various colorful birds perched on branches along with butterflies. The image depicts a collection of birds and butterflies. Each bird exhibits distinct markings, such as vivid reds, yellows, and subtle browns. The background is a plain, neutral hue.
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This is a painting of various colorful birds perched on branches along with butterflies. The image depicts a collection of birds and butterflies. Each bird exhibits distinct markings, such as vivid reds, yellows, and subtle browns. The background is a plain, neutral hue.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Arkansaw Flycatcher, Swallow-tailed Flycatcher and Says Flycatcher

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1945.8.359
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 CCCLIX

Subjects and terms

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

NGA object ID 32500. 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.