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Guinea Hen

Thomas Bewick

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of a guinea fowl. The image shows a black and white illustration of a guinea fowl with detailed features, including its body, feathers, casque, and dotted plumage. The bird is depicted in profile on a patch of grass. The texture of the feathers and grass is created using lines and stippling. The background is plain to emphasize the bird.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1800
Medium
wood engraving on China paper
Dimensions
3386 × 3427 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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