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.
Kunstenaar
Britische Grafik 1705–1770
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Afmetingen
23,6 × 18,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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