Toucan and Another Tropical Bird
1600
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Adriaen Collaert
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Toucan and Another Tropical Bird is a 1600 ink by Adriaen Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching shows two birds perched on a branch. The bird on the left is dark with a big beak, while the one on the right has a fluffy crest and long tail feathers. Behind them, a distant town sits between rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The artist used fine lines and shading to give the birds texture. The background looks simple but adds depth to the scene. Next, check out the technique: engraving to see how artists create detailed prints like this.
Adriaen Collaert (1560–1618) was a Flemish artist, born in Antwerp.
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