The Stork (Ciconia Alba)

Britische Grafik 1705–1770, gepubliceerd 1731/1738

This is a drawing of a stork on a grassy terrain. The image depicts a stork standing on a patch of grass. The stork has a long neck, long legs, light-colored plumage with darker wings, and a reddish-orange beak. The bird's feathers are intricately drawn. The background includes plants like tall blades and cattails. The illustration emphasizes the stork's elegance and poise.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Datering
gepubliceerd 1731/1738
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored etching
Afmetingen
28,5 × 23,1 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of a stork on a grassy terrain. The image depicts a stork standing on a patch of grass. The stork has a long neck, long legs, light-colored plumage with darker wings, and a reddish-orange beak. The bird's feathers are intricately drawn. The background includes plants like tall blades and cattails. The illustration emphasizes the stork's elegance and poise.

Britische Grafik 1705–1770