Fedoa Americana pectore ruso
1740
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1740
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Fedoa Americana pectore ruso is a 1740 ink by George Edwards, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This bird sits on a bare branch, its feathers a mix of brown and pink. Its long tail fans out behind it, and its legs grip the twig tightly. Below, a few green leaves and a patch of grass show the ground. The artist used careful lines to show the bird’s feathers and sharp beak. The colors are added by hand, giving the bird a soft, warm look. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
