The Stork (Ciconia Alba)
1734
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1734
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This bird stands on one red leg in shallow water, its wings folded neatly at its sides. Its long neck curves upward, and its beak is bright red with a yellow tip. The background shows a simple pond with green plants and a patch of grass. The artist used careful lines to show every feather, and the colors are soft but clear. This kind of detailed bird drawing was common in old science books. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
