Trompe l'Oeil: A Curlew Hanging from a Nail
Französische Grafik 1845–1855, anni Cinquanta dell’Ottocento(?)
- Artista
- Französische Grafik 1845–1855
- Datazione
- anni Cinquanta dell’Ottocento(?)
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- watercolor and gouache over black chalk
- Dimensioni
- 63,5 × 47,5 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.