Bay-breasted Warbler

Bay-breasted Warbler

Robert Havell Jr.

1829

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows two bright birds perched on a branch with pink flowers and green leaves. The birds have black-and-white striped backs, red faces, and yellow beaks. The flowers are soft pink with yellow centers, and the leaves are detailed with veins. The whole scene looks carefully drawn, with careful shading and color. The tiny text at the bottom names the bird a "Bay-breasted Warbler" and the plant "Highland Cotton." This kind of detailed nature art was meant to teach people about plants and animals. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists made prints like this.

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