Pica grisea Brasiliensis

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch alongside a moth. The bird has detailed plumage, perched on a branch with green foliage at the base. The bird is shown with an emphasis on the texture and color variation of its feathers, displaying shades of gray and darker tones with a bluish-green spot near its eye. The branch it sits on is detailed, grounding the subject in a natural environment. To the top left of the bird is a large moth with vibrant orange and black coloring, adding contrast to the scene. The background is plain, focusing attention on the fauna depicted. The style appears to be a traditional, scientific illustration for educational or reference purposes.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
26.5 × 19.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch alongside a moth. The bird has detailed plumage, perched on a branch with green foliage at the base. The bird is shown with an emphasis on the texture and color variation of its feathers, displaying shades of gray and darker tones with a bluish-green spot near its eye. The branch it sits on is detailed, grounding the subject in a natural environment. To the top left of the bird is a large moth with vibrant orange and black coloring, adding contrast to the scene. The background is plain, focusing attention on the fauna depicted. The style appears to be a traditional, scientific illustration for educational or reference purposes.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770