Enicurus Maculatus (Spotted Forktail)

Britische Grafik 1820–1830,

This is a drawing of a bird known as Enicurus maculatus. The image depicts a black and white bird standing on the ground. The bird has a predominantly black head and upper body with a white patch on the nape. The wings have white markings on a black background. The tail is elongated and forked with black and white bands. The bird has yellow legs and black talons. The drawing has a minimal composition focusing on the details of the bird's plumage and form.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1820–1830
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
43.3 × 33 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a bird known as Enicurus maculatus. The image depicts a black and white bird standing on the ground. The bird has a predominantly black head and upper body with a white patch on the nape. The wings have white markings on a black background. The tail is elongated and forked with black and white bands. The bird has yellow legs and black talons. The drawing has a minimal composition focusing on the details of the bird's plumage and form.

Britische Grafik 1820–1830