Connecticut Warbler
1832
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1832
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows two birds perched among green leaves and purple flowers. One bird is dark with a sharp beak, the other is bright yellow with a gray head. The background is mostly white, letting the colors of the birds and plants stand out clearly. The artist labeled the birds as a male and female Connecticut Warbler. The flowers look like they’re called *Gentiana saponaria*, though I’m not sure what that means. If you like detailed nature art, look up engraving to see how artists made prints like this before photography.