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Turkey

Benjamin West

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sepia-toned drawing of a turkey standing on the ground, facing right. The turkey has a large body with detailed feathers, a long neck, and a distinctive head with a beak. Its tail feathers are long and flowing. The background shows a wooden fence on the left, with trees and bushes behind it. The sky above has scattered clouds. The title of the piece is "Turkey" and it is by the artist Benjamin West.

Artwork Details

Medium
Pen and brown ink on wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
445 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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