Yellow-headed Blackbird, Female Blackbird, and Female Cape May Warbler
1810
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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 three birds perched on branches and the ground. The top bird has a yellow head and black body, the middle one is smaller with striped wings, and the bottom bird is bright yellow with black markings. Each bird is drawn with careful detail, and the background includes simple plants and rocks. The artist labeled each bird with its name at the bottom. These drawings were made using a mix of etching and hand coloring, which gives them a precise, almost scientific look. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these detailed prints.
