Create the magic of 19th-century naturalism with this gorgeous rendition of John James Audubon’s painting Ground Dove. Taken from his renowned work, “The Birds of America,” this enchanting image beautifully portrays four doves – male, female, and juveniles – inquisitively exploring the branches of a blooming Wild Orange tree.Audubon’s brilliant skill is reflected in this illustration through his amazing story-telling ability. Rather than depicting scientific images, he shows the distinct texture of the dust-like, scale-covered feathers of the birds, along with the sudden appearance of cinnamon-colored underwings of one of the doves about to fly off. The dark green leaves and immature fruit of the wild orange plants create a beautiful and colorful contrast with the subdued colors of the birds.All the features of this historical image have been carefully restored to maintain its original depth.
