Trompe l'Oeil: A Curlew Hanging from a Nail

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, 1850s(?)

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Date
1850s(?)
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and gouache over black chalk
Dimensions
63.5 × 47.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855