Brown Lark
1828
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1828
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This picture shows two small birds perched on a nest made of mud and sticks. The male bird is darker brown with a sharp beak, while the female looks lighter and more plain. The nest sits on a patch of water, with a few reeds sticking out. The title at the bottom says "Brown Lark," and the birds are labeled as male and female. The whole scene is drawn with fine lines and shaded carefully to show details. If you like this kind of careful bird art, look up engraving.
