Psittacus albus cristatus maximus

Britische Grafik 1775–1790,

This shows a cockatoo perched on a branch. The cockatoo is detailed with red-tipped feathers on its crest, white and beige overlapping feathers on its body, a blue eye, and a black beak. The branch has bark detail and some foliage at its base. The drawing portrays the beauty of the bird and its natural setting.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
26.3 × 19.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This shows a cockatoo perched on a branch. The cockatoo is detailed with red-tipped feathers on its crest, white and beige overlapping feathers on its body, a blue eye, and a black beak. The branch has bark detail and some foliage at its base. The drawing portrays the beauty of the bird and its natural setting.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790