Wild Turkey Cock, Hen and Young
1826
unspecified
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
1826
unspecified
From the collection of Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Wild Turkey Cock, Hen and Young is a 1826 unspecified by John James Audubon, a American Folk Art work, held at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
This painting shows a wild turkey cock, hen, and young birds in a natural setting. The turkey cock is prominent, with its colorful feathers and distinctive head. The hen and young birds are smaller and more subdued in color. The background of the painting is a natural landscape with trees, rocks, and a blue sky. The artist has used earthy tones to create a sense of warmth and depth. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, look up John James Audubon.
John James Audubon (born Jean-Jacques Rabin, April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a French-American artist, entrepreneur, naturalist, explorer, and ornithologist.
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