Rook

Britische Grafik 1870–1881,

This is a drawing of a rook. The image shows a rook standing on a patch of ground with sparse grass. The bird is shown in profile, displaying its black plumage with a subtle blue sheen. The rook's long beak and eye are depicted, emphasizing its alert posture. The background is minimal, with a hint of a distant landscape.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
17.3 × 25.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a rook. The image shows a rook standing on a patch of ground with sparse grass. The bird is shown in profile, displaying its black plumage with a subtle blue sheen. The rook's long beak and eye are depicted, emphasizing its alert posture. The background is minimal, with a hint of a distant landscape.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881