Caprimulgus ruficollis (Rothalsziegenmelker)

John Gould,

This painting features two Caprimulgus ruficollis birds perched on a mossy log. The birds are intricately detailed with earthy tones and distinct facial markings. They are positioned on a branch adorned with foliage and moss. The background consists of soft gradients, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century ornithological illustrations.
Künstler
John Gould
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Maße
38,6 × 56 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This painting features two Caprimulgus ruficollis birds perched on a mossy log. The birds are intricately detailed with earthy tones and distinct facial markings. They are positioned on a branch adorned with foliage and moss. The background consists of soft gradients, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century ornithological illustrations.

John Gould