Brown Bird with a Butterfly

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch with a butterfly nearby. The bird is depicted in profile, with detailed feathers from its head to its tail. Its beak is partially open. The branch is textured and extends from foliage at the bottom. A butterfly with delicate wings is to the left. The background is minimally detailed.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Medidas
23,6 × 18,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch with a butterfly nearby. The bird is depicted in profile, with detailed feathers from its head to its tail. Its beak is partially open. The branch is textured and extends from foliage at the bottom. A butterfly with delicate wings is to the left. The background is minimally detailed.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770