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The Little Black Bullfinch (Rubicilla minor nigra)

Johann Michael Seligmann after Mark Catesby

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a black bird perched on a branch surrounded by large green leaves. The color palette includes muted greens, browns, and blacks. The bird is positioned centrally, facing right, with the leaves framing it. The branch with leaves extends from the lower left corner upwards and to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 1743/1762
Medium
etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
Dimensions
3598 × 4837 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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