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Guinea Hen

Thomas Bewick

1800

ink

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Guinea Hen is a 1800 ink by Thomas Bewick, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Thomas Bewick
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image shows a guinea hen standing on some grass. The hen is facing left, with its head turned back to the right. It has a small crest on its head and a long neck. The hen's body is covered in intricate feathers, with a pattern of small dots and lines. The hen is standing on a patch of grass, which is depicted in simple lines. The background of the image is a plain, light-colored paper. The artist who created this image was a master of engraving, and this piece showcases their skill in capturing the details of the natural world. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.