Purple Finch

1827

William Home Lizars after John James Audubon

Associated Names
William Home Lizars

Artist, Scottish, 1788 - 1859

John James Audubon

Artist After, American, 1785 - 1851

This is a painting of three birds perched on tree branches. The painting depicts three finches, each perched on branches adorned with pine needles and pinkish cones. Two of the birds exhibit vibrant reds in their plumage, while the third features more muted browns and greys. The branches they sit upon are artistically detailed, capturing the texture of the bark and the structure of the cones and needles meticulously. The composition is calm and elegant, highlighting the beauty and diversity of these birds.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving with hand coloring on Whatman paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Mrs. Walter B. James

  • Accession Number

    1945.8.4

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Birds of America, no. 4

  • Series Title

    The Birds of America: Plate IV

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1827

  • Audubon, John James. The Birds of America. London: 1827-1838.

Wikidata ID

Q65087408

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