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This is a painting of a Noddy Tern perched on a branch by the water. The illustration features a detailed depiction of the bird with its sleek plumage in various shades of brown and a distinctive white cap on its head. The bird stands on a rugged, textured branch that extends diagonally. The background showcases a coastal landscape with calm waters and distant landforms, likely cliffs or hills, under a soft, muted sky. Detail is also given to the texture and feather patterns of the tern. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

Noddy Tern

Havell, Jr., Robert · American

1835

Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Classification
Print
Period
1826 to 1850
Image size
2746 × 1921px

Description

This is a painting of a Noddy Tern perched on a branch by the water. The illustration features a detailed depiction of the bird with its sleek plumage in various shades of brown and a distinctive white cap on its head. The bird stands on a rugged, textured branch that extends diagonally. The background showcases a coastal landscape with calm waters and distant landforms, likely cliffs or hills, under a soft, muted sky. Detail is also given to the texture and feather patterns of the tern. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

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Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).

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