Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, and Hemlock Warbler
1811
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1811
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows three birds perched in a simple outdoor scene. On the left, a bright yellow bird with black wings sits on a branch. In the middle, a smaller yellow bird with brown streaks hangs upside down. On the right, a large pigeon-like bird stands on a tree stump, its feathers a mix of gray, brown, and red stripes. The artist used careful details to show each bird’s feathers and colors. The background is plain, keeping focus on the birds themselves. Want to learn more? Check out the technique: etching.
