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Pyrrhula Erythrocephala (Redheaded Bullfinch)

Elizabeth Gould

1822

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Pyrrhula Erythrocephala (Redheaded Bullfinch) is a 1822 ink by Elizabeth Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Elizabeth Gould
When & what style?: 1822 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This bird sits still on a thin branch, its red head and chest bright against dark wings. The leaves around it are drawn lightly, almost like sketches. The background is just a plain, pale color—no extra details. The name below says *Pyrrhula Erythrocephala*, which means this is a redheaded bullfinch. The artist used a mix of ink and color to make it look real. Want to know more? Look up lithography to see how this print was made.