Red and Black Bird

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has red plumage on its head and upper body, transitioning to darker feathers in the wings and tail, and soft grays in between. It stands on a gnarled branch against a plain background. The bird has a black beak and appears alert. The branch is textured with bark and has a subtle green tinge, and there are small foliage details at the base.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
23.5 × 18.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has red plumage on its head and upper body, transitioning to darker feathers in the wings and tail, and soft grays in between. It stands on a gnarled branch against a plain background. The bird has a black beak and appears alert. The branch is textured with bark and has a subtle green tinge, and there are small foliage details at the base.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770