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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ortygometra, The Rail is a 1644 ink by Albert Flamen, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows two birds near a marshy edge. One bird stands on the ground, its long neck bent down, while the other flies above. The background has trees and bushes, and the water looks shallow with reeds poking through. The artist used fine lines to show every feather and leaf, making the scene look detailed. The name at the bottom, *Ortygometra, The Rail*, is the bird’s scientific title. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one carve images into metal plates.
Albert Flamen (c. 1620 – after 1669) was a Flemish engraver, painter, and tapestry designer. He was active in Paris, where he worked mainly as an illustrator on numerous publications.
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