The Touraco Bird

Britische Grafik 1775–1790,

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird is colorful with a distinctive crest on its head, known as "The Touraco." The plumage is a vibrant mix of green on the body and upper wings, transitioning to rich brown feathers on the lower wings and long tail. The bird is perched on a bare, gnarled tree branch with some small foliage around its base. The details in the drawing highlight the textures of the bird's feathers and the wood grain of the branch. The bird's eye is large and expressive, and it is looking back towards its tail. The drawing is delicate and precise, with an illustrative style focused on capturing the natural beauty of this species.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1775–1790
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching
Dimensioni
20,7 × 12,7 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird is colorful with a distinctive crest on its head, known as "The Touraco." The plumage is a vibrant mix of green on the body and upper wings, transitioning to rich brown feathers on the lower wings and long tail. The bird is perched on a bare, gnarled tree branch with some small foliage around its base. The details in the drawing highlight the textures of the bird's feathers and the wood grain of the branch. The bird's eye is large and expressive, and it is looking back towards its tail. The drawing is delicate and precise, with an illustrative style focused on capturing the natural beauty of this species.

Britische Grafik 1775–1790