The Red-Headed Finch from Surinam

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, 1741

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has a red head, green wings, a blue chest, and yellow accents. It is sitting on a gray branch with a background of foliage in shades of brown and green. The style is detailed and precise, intended to accurately represent the bird. The accompanying text identifies it as a "red-headed finch from Surinam".
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datazione
1741
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,9 × 19 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 has a red head, green wings, a blue chest, and yellow accents. It is sitting on a gray branch with a background of foliage in shades of brown and green. The style is detailed and precise, intended to accurately represent the bird. The accompanying text identifies it as a "red-headed finch from Surinam".

Britische Grafik 1705–1770