Psittacus albus cristatus maximus

Britische Grafik 1775–1790,

This shows a cockatoo perched on a branch. The cockatoo is detailed with red-tipped feathers on its crest, white and beige overlapping feathers on its body, a blue eye, and a black beak. The branch has bark detail and some foliage at its base. The drawing portrays the beauty of the bird and its natural setting.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Medidas
26,3 × 19,9 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

This shows a cockatoo perched on a branch. The cockatoo is detailed with red-tipped feathers on its crest, white and beige overlapping feathers on its body, a blue eye, and a black beak. The branch has bark detail and some foliage at its base. The drawing portrays the beauty of the bird and its natural setting.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790