Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a drawing of a bird holding a fish in its beak. The bird is portrayed on a patch of green grass, with its body slightly turned and head lifted up. Its plumage consists of alternating black and white feathers, transitioning into a blue neck. The bird's feathers are detailed, and the surroundings include small clusters of leaves. The composition highlights the bird's success in catching the fish.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
25 × 18.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a bird holding a fish in its beak. The bird is portrayed on a patch of green grass, with its body slightly turned and head lifted up. Its plumage consists of alternating black and white feathers, transitioning into a blue neck. The bird's feathers are detailed, and the surroundings include small clusters of leaves. The composition highlights the bird's success in catching the fish.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770