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Garrulus, The Jay

Albert Flamen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape rendered in a detailed line drawing style. The horizon is high, revealing the sky with birds flying. Close to us, four birds are on the ground, with two spreading their wings and one in mid-flight. In the distance, trees are depicted with textured foliage and earth. The color palette is monochromatic, with black ink on a light background highlighting intricate linework and stippling. The background includes trees with detailed branches and leaves, with figures walking along a path.

Artwork Details

Medium
etching on laid paper
Dimensions
5199 × 2582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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