Rook

About this work

This is a black bird with a sharp beak and a patch of yellowish feathers near its eyes. Its feathers are dark and smooth, and it stands on one leg in a simple landscape with a patch of grass and a distant line of hills. The background is light and plain, keeping all focus on the bird. The bird is labeled "Rook" at the bottom, which is its real name. This kind of detailed bird art was often used to study and share nature in the 1800s. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made precise prints.