The Black and White Crested Bird of Paradise
1743
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1743
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Black and White Crested Bird of Paradise is a 1743 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 black, white, and brown. Its crest is spiky, and its tail feathers are long and wavy. The background is simple, with a few green leaves and a patch of brown ferns on the ground. The bird’s bright orange eye stands out against its dark face. The artist used careful lines to show every feather and detail. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this made prints.
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