Lanius rufus

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892,

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch. The painting illustrates two birds with reddish-brown heads, black wings with white markings, and light-colored underparts. They are situated on a brown branch that has a couple of green leaves sprouting from it. The background is left plain, emphasizing the detailed depiction of the birds and the branch. The word "Lanius Rufus" is inscribed at the top of the image.
Artist
Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
41 × 27.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch. The painting illustrates two birds with reddish-brown heads, black wings with white markings, and light-colored underparts. They are situated on a brown branch that has a couple of green leaves sprouting from it. The background is left plain, emphasizing the detailed depiction of the birds and the branch. The word "Lanius Rufus" is inscribed at the top of the image.

Amerikanische Grafik 1879–1892