1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar) is a 1842 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows three birds sitting in a grassy field with scattered purple flowers. The birds have soft brown feathers with darker stripes, and one looks like it’s resting its head on its wing. The background has a faint blue sky and some small bushes. The artist made these birds look very detailed, almost like they’re real. The name at the bottom, *Caprimulgus europaeus*, is the scientific term for a nightjar—a bird that flies at night. If you like this kind of careful bird art, check out the technique: lithography.
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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