Blue-green Warbler

Blue-green Warbler

Robert Havell Jr.

1828

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a blue-green bird perched on a branch with bright red berries and glossy green leaves. The bird faces left, its feathers a mix of soft blue, white, and gray. The berries hang in clusters, and the leaves are detailed with visible veins. The text below names the bird a "Blue-green Warbler" and the plant "Spanish Mulberry." The whole scene is printed with careful lines and colored by hand. Look up engraving to see how artists like Havell created sharp details with metal plates.

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