Red and Black Bird

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has red plumage on its head and upper body, transitioning to darker feathers in the wings and tail, and soft grays in between. It stands on a gnarled branch against a plain background. The bird has a black beak and appears alert. The branch is textured with bark and has a subtle green tinge, and there are small foliage details at the base.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,5 × 18,9 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has red plumage on its head and upper body, transitioning to darker feathers in the wings and tail, and soft grays in between. It stands on a gnarled branch against a plain background. The bird has a black beak and appears alert. The branch is textured with bark and has a subtle green tinge, and there are small foliage details at the base.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770