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Water Fowl

British 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bird standing on a rock. The bird has a sleek body with detailed, textured feathers. The bird is depicted in profile, showing its beak and eye. Its wings are folded against its body, with a mix of light and dark shading. The rock beneath it is sketched with textured lines. The background is plain to keep the focus on the bird and the rock.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4173 × 3227 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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