Caprimulgus Ruficollis

John Gould,

This painting features two Caprimulgus ruficollis birds perched on a mossy log. The birds are intricately detailed with earthy tones and distinct facial markings. They are positioned on a branch adorned with foliage and moss. The background consists of soft gradients, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century ornithological illustrations.
Művész
John Gould
Műfaj
Grafika
Technika
hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
Méretek
38,6 × 56 cm
Gyűjtemény
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenc
Közkincs, CC0

Képleírás

This painting features two Caprimulgus ruficollis birds perched on a mossy log. The birds are intricately detailed with earthy tones and distinct facial markings. They are positioned on a branch adorned with foliage and moss. The background consists of soft gradients, creating a serene atmosphere reminiscent of 19th-century ornithological illustrations.

John Gould