This is a drawing of a bird standing on a rock with a branch nearby. The bird has a long, slender, red beak and red eyes. It has a brown body with a white patch on its wings and light-colored legs. The rock is textured, and there is a green branch with elongated leaves and two rounded fruits or buds. A simple background is visible with a horizontal line at the bottom. The style suggests a focus on ornithological or botanical illustration.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1731-1743
- Medium
- etching and engraving with hand coloring on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4582 × 3466 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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