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This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch with clusters of orange berries and green leaves. The scene depicts two Bohemian Waxwings, showcasing the intricate details of their plumage, including patterns of yellow-tipped tails and red markings on their wings. One bird leans towards the other, suggesting interaction. The foliage around them has a few sprigs bearing clusters of orange berries. The composition is vividly colored, capturing the beauty of avian life in their habitat. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.
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This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch with clusters of orange berries and green leaves. The scene depicts two Bohemian Waxwings, showcasing the intricate details of their plumage, including patterns of yellow-tipped tails and red markings on their wings. One bird leans towards the other, suggesting interaction. The foliage around them has a few sprigs bearing clusters of orange berries. The composition is vividly colored, capturing the beauty of avian life in their habitat. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Bohemian Chatterer

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Accession number
1945.8.363
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 CCCLXIII

Subjects and terms

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

NGA object ID 32504. 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.