Dead Yellow-breasted Bird in Autumn Landscape
1874
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1874
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a dead bird on a branch. The ground is dry and brown, with a few fallen leaves. The sky is light blue, and the colors are soft and faded. The bird is yellowish-brown, lying on its side. The artist used watercolor, which makes the colors look light and slightly blurry. Look up watercolor to see how artists use this technique.
