The Stork (Ciconia Alba)

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, pubblicato nel 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.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datazione
pubblicato nel 1731/1738
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching
Dimensioni
28,5 × 23,1 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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