The Stork (Ciconia Alba)

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, publicado en 1731/1738

This is a drawing of a stork on a grassy terrain. The image depicts a stork standing on a patch of grass. The stork has a long neck, long legs, light-colored plumage with darker wings, and a reddish-orange beak. The bird's feathers are intricately drawn. The background includes plants like tall blades and cattails. The illustration emphasizes the stork's elegance and poise.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Fecha
publicado en 1731/1738
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching
Medidas
28,5 × 23,1 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a stork on a grassy terrain. The image depicts a stork standing on a patch of grass. The stork has a long neck, long legs, light-colored plumage with darker wings, and a reddish-orange beak. The bird's feathers are intricately drawn. The background includes plants like tall blades and cattails. The illustration emphasizes the stork's elegance and poise.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770