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Enicurus Maculatus (Spotted Forktail)

Elizabeth Gould

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bird known as Enicurus maculatus. The image depicts a black and white bird standing on the ground. The bird has a predominantly black head and upper body with a white patch on the nape. The wings have white markings on a black background. The tail is elongated and forked with black and white bands. The bird has yellow legs and black talons. The drawing has a minimal composition focusing on the details of the bird's plumage and form.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
3478 × 4072 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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