Osculant Toucan (Ramphastos osculans)
Britische Grafik 1851–1867,
- Artista
- Britische Grafik 1851–1867
- Tipologia
- Stampa
- Tecnica
- hand-colored lithograph on wove paper
- Dimensioni
- 54,8 × 37,1 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
This is a painting of a toucan perched on a branch. The image shows a toucan with a large and curved black beak accentuated by a pale yellow marking near its base. The bird has glossy black plumage along its back and tail, and displays vibrant colors including a bright yellow throat and red markings underneath that transition seamlessly into its black body. Its claws are gripping tightly onto a textured branch, which is dotted with green leaves. The painting captures the bold features of the toucan against a soft, subtle background in the style often associated with John Gould.