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Bird (Larvivora Ruficeps)

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bird called Larvivora ruficeps. The illustration shows a bird with a red-brown head, a black mask around its eyes, and a white throat. It has a dark upper body blending into grayish tones on the underparts. The bird is standing on the ground among grasses and fallen leaves in a naturalistic habitat.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored lithograph
Dimensions
4595 × 3260 px
Public Domain
Yes
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