A Rose-Breasted Finch Hanging from a Nail

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790, circa 1760

The image shows a bird hanging upside down by a piece of twine tied to its foot and a nail. The bird has plumage with soft pink, white, grey, and black colors. The background is dark brown, and a fly is visible to the left of the bird. The bird is in the center of the image, with its wings and tail feathers extending outward, while the nail and twine are at the top.
Artista
Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790
Datazione
circa 1760
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
watercolor and gouache on vellum on old mount
Dimensioni
19,3 × 14,6 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

The image shows a bird hanging upside down by a piece of twine tied to its foot and a nail. The bird has plumage with soft pink, white, grey, and black colors. The background is dark brown, and a fly is visible to the left of the bird. The bird is in the center of the image, with its wings and tail feathers extending outward, while the nail and twine are at the top.

Deutsche Grafik 1750–1790