Lazuli Finch, Clay-colored Finch and Oregon Snow Finch
1837
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1837
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three birds perched on branches with pink flowers. The top bird is bright blue and orange, the middle one is brown and gray, and the bottom bird is mostly black with a white belly. The flowers have green leaves and delicate petals, and the whole scene looks very precise. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the feathers and leaves look real. The names under each bird tell you what kind of finches they are. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this one created detailed prints.
