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Psittacus albus cristatus maximus

Johann Sebastian Leitner after George Edwards

National Gallery of Art

This shows a cockatoo perched on a branch. The cockatoo is detailed with red-tipped feathers on its crest, white and beige overlapping feathers on its body, a blue eye, and a black beak. The branch has bark detail and some foliage at its base. The drawing portrays the beauty of the bird and its natural setting.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3372 × 4445 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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