The image shows a bird hanging upside down by a piece of twine tied to its foot and a nail. The bird has plumage with soft pink, white, grey, and black colors. The background is dark brown, and a fly is visible to the left of the bird. The bird is in the center of the image, with its wings and tail feathers extending outward, while the nail and twine are at the top.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1760
- Medium
- watercolor and gouache on vellum on old mount
- Dimensions
- 3378 × 4261 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original