Wood Ibis, Scarlet Ibis, Flamingo, and White Ibis

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814, gepubliceerd 1808–1814

This is a drawing of various bird species along a body of water. The drawing portrays four birds standing on the ground next to water, with grasses around them. The birds are distinct, with unique colors and features. On the left stands a large bird with white plumage, gray-blue face, and long, yellow legs and bill. The two central birds are flamingos, one vibrant red with a prominent beak, and the other also red, bent over. To the right, a smaller white bird with subtle black and red accents stands with its long bill slightly curved. In the background, a lake stretches out, bordered by a horizon of distant land under a sky with clouds.
Kunstenaar
Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814
Datering
gepubliceerd 1808–1814
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored engraving with etching on wove paper
Afmetingen
25,9 × 33,7 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

This is a drawing of various bird species along a body of water. The drawing portrays four birds standing on the ground next to water, with grasses around them. The birds are distinct, with unique colors and features. On the left stands a large bird with white plumage, gray-blue face, and long, yellow legs and bill. The two central birds are flamingos, one vibrant red with a prominent beak, and the other also red, bent over. To the right, a smaller white bird with subtle black and red accents stands with its long bill slightly curved. In the background, a lake stretches out, bordered by a horizon of distant land under a sky with clouds.

Amerikanische Grafik 1765–1814