Black and white kingfisher
1773
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1773
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Black and white kingfisher is a 1773 watercolor by Bewick, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a kingfisher perched on a rock by water. The bird’s feathers are marked with careful black lines, and its beak is long and sharp. The background is simple—just a few strokes for reeds and a hint of water. The artist used light pencil strokes to suggest texture, like the bird’s speckled feathers. The whole scene feels alive but also precise, like a quick study of nature. Check out Bewick for more drawings like this.
A watercolour study from 1773 depicts a black and white kingfisher.
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Thomas Bewick brought birds to life with delicate watercolours and fine engravings.
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