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Psittacus viridis minor Mexicanus

Johann Sebastian Leitner after George Edwards

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a parrot perched on a tree branch. The parrot has distinct colors: orange-yellow on its head and chest, green on its wings and back, and white with gray markings on the belly. The bird is on a branch surrounded by green leaves and a cut tree trunk. The background is blank, emphasizing the bird and plant life. The style resembles traditional ornithological illustrations.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3376 × 4319 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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