A bird with gray wings and a bright yellow belly is perched upon a plant with wide, dark green leaves and vibrant purple flowers. The color palette of the image includes shades of gray, yellow, dark green, and purple against a light, neutral background. The bird is situated above the leaves, with its wings slightly open, while the plant extends downward, showing its roots at the bottom. Detailed textures of the bird's feathers and the plant's leaves and roots are prominent in the composition.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1754
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3486 × 4646 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original