Osculant Toucan (Ramphastos osculans)

Britische Grafik 1851–1867,

This is a painting of a toucan perched on a branch. The image shows a toucan with a large and curved black beak accentuated by a pale yellow marking near its base. The bird has glossy black plumage along its back and tail, and displays vibrant colors including a bright yellow throat and red markings underneath that transition seamlessly into its black body. Its claws are gripping tightly onto a textured branch, which is dotted with green leaves. The painting captures the bold features of the toucan against a soft, subtle background in the style often associated with John Gould.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1851–1867
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
54.8 × 37.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a toucan perched on a branch. The image shows a toucan with a large and curved black beak accentuated by a pale yellow marking near its base. The bird has glossy black plumage along its back and tail, and displays vibrant colors including a bright yellow throat and red markings underneath that transition seamlessly into its black body. Its claws are gripping tightly onto a textured branch, which is dotted with green leaves. The painting captures the bold features of the toucan against a soft, subtle background in the style often associated with John Gould.

Britische Grafik 1851–1867