The Stork (Ciconia Alba)

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, publié 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.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datation
publié en 1731/1738
Catégorie
Estampe
Technique
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
28,5 × 23,1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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