Trompe l'Oeil: A Curlew Hanging from a Nail

Französische Grafik 1845–1855, jaren 1850(?)

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1845–1855
Datering
jaren 1850(?)
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
watercolor and gouache over black chalk
Afmetingen
63,5 × 47,5 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

A bird is shown hanging upside down by its feet, secured with a blue ribbon against a wooden panel with an arched top. The bird is white with brown speckles and dark brown and grey feathers on its wings. The background consists of soft beige and brown tones, with the bird displaying white, brown, grey, and black colors. The bird is centered on the wooden panel, facing downward, with its wings partially open to either side, casting a shadow on the panel.

Französische Grafik 1845–1855