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Fedoa Americana, pectore ruso

Johann Michael Seligmann after George Edwards

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a bird with long legs and a red chest. The bird is standing on green grass beside a small tree trunk, with its bill pointing forward. Its feathers display a mix of brown, red, and white tones. In the background, a small house with a red roof can be seen nestled among trees. The drawing includes text in the upper portion with Latin and French notations.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3414 × 4383 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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