Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, published 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.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Date
published 1745
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
26.5 × 19 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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