Two Birds (Ptilonopus Auranthfrons)

Britische Grafik 1870–1881,

This is a painting of two birds perched on a rock. The artwork features two vividly colored birds with predominantly green plumage, accented with an orange patch on their heads and a grey collar-like marking around their necks. One bird is standing upright on the rock with its back partially turned, showcasing its bright green and yellow feathers with hints of orange, while the other bird is nestled down, facing forward, offering a view of its pronounced beak and head patterns. The background features soft, natural elements such as strands of grass and the suggestion of water, all rendered in delicate pastel colors.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored lithograph
Afmetingen
22,9 × 15,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a painting of two birds perched on a rock. The artwork features two vividly colored birds with predominantly green plumage, accented with an orange patch on their heads and a grey collar-like marking around their necks. One bird is standing upright on the rock with its back partially turned, showcasing its bright green and yellow feathers with hints of orange, while the other bird is nestled down, facing forward, offering a view of its pronounced beak and head patterns. The background features soft, natural elements such as strands of grass and the suggestion of water, all rendered in delicate pastel colors.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881