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Lanius rufus

American 19th Century

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch. The painting illustrates two birds with reddish-brown heads, black wings with white markings, and light-colored underparts. They are situated on a brown branch that has a couple of green leaves sprouting from it. The background is left plain, emphasizing the detailed depiction of the birds and the branch. The word "Lanius Rufus" is inscribed at the top of the image.

Artwork Details

Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
3424 × 5181 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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