1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Accentor modularis (Dunnock) is a 1842 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two small birds perched on branches. One sits upright on a twig, while the other stands on a curved log. Both have brown and gray feathers, and the background includes green leaves and a bright red mushroom. The scene looks calm and natural. The name *Accentor modularis* is written at the bottom, which is the scientific name for a bird called a Dunnock. This kind of detailed bird art was popular in the 1800s. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists like Gould made prints like this.
John Gould (; 14 September 1804 – 3 February 1881) was an English ornithologist who published monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, Elizabeth Gould, and several other artists, including Edward…
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