Oiseaux de guinee tires de bosman

About this work

This sheet shows eight black-and-white bird drawings, each labeled in French. They’re simple line sketches with some shading, set against a plain background. Some birds stand on one leg, others perch on branches or rocks. The text above reads *"Oiseaux de Guinee"* and names each bird, like *"Faisan de Guinee"* or *"Bel Oiseau."* These drawings were made to document birds, likely from Africa, in the 1700s. The artist used a method that lets them look precise but also a little rough around the edges. Next, check out how etching works to see how these lines were made.