Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, Arkansas Flycatcher, Say's Flycatcher, and Female Golden-crested Wren
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1810
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows four birds perched on branches. The top left bird has a long, forked tail and bright yellow on its head. Next to it, a gray-and-brown bird with a red patch under its eye sits. Below, a darker brown bird with a long tail and a small gray bird with a soft beak are also perched. The artist used careful lines to show feathers and details like beaks and claws. The colors are soft but precise, blending browns, grays, and yellows. Next, look up etching to see how artists create these sharp, detailed prints.
