Brown Bird with a Butterfly

Britische Grafik 1705–1770,

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch with a butterfly nearby. The bird is depicted in profile, with detailed feathers from its head to its tail. Its beak is partially open. The branch is textured and extends from foliage at the bottom. A butterfly with delicate wings is to the left. The background is minimally detailed.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensioni
23,6 × 18,8 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 with a butterfly nearby. The bird is depicted in profile, with detailed feathers from its head to its tail. Its beak is partially open. The branch is textured and extends from foliage at the bottom. A butterfly with delicate wings is to the left. The background is minimally detailed.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770