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Turdus Poecilopterus (Aztec Thrush)

Elizabeth Gould

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two birds standing on a rocky surface. The drawing features two birds perched on a naturalistic, rocky terrain with some plants and foliage in monochrome style. The bottom bird has black plumage and an orange beak. The top bird has brown and grey tones. Both birds are detailed with feathering, leg posture, and eyes, despite the minimalistic background.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3346 × 4667 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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