Zwei Vögel, einer mit sehr langen Schwanzfedern, und blauer Schmetterling

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, veröffentlicht 1745

This is a painting of two birds perched on branches, with a blue butterfly in the scene. The artwork depicts a scene with a bird below, featuring speckled plumage of brown and orange tones, its beak open. Above this bird, another one perches on a twig, showcasing long tail feathers and a breast with a reddish spot. The twig extends from a branch with green leaves. A delicate blue butterfly hovers nearby. The painting has a realistic style, capturing details of each subject.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datierung
veröffentlicht 1745
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Maße
26,5 × 19 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This is a painting of two birds perched on branches, with a blue butterfly in the scene. The artwork depicts a scene with a bird below, featuring speckled plumage of brown and orange tones, its beak open. Above this bird, another one perches on a twig, showcasing long tail feathers and a breast with a reddish spot. The twig extends from a branch with green leaves. A delicate blue butterfly hovers nearby. The painting has a realistic style, capturing details of each subject.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770