Trompe l'Oeil: A Curlew Hanging from a Nail

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, década de 1850(?)

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Fecha
década de 1850(?)
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
watercolor and gouache over black chalk
Medidas
63,5 × 47,5 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855