1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Spathura rufocaligata (Red-booted Racket-Tail) is a 1842 ink by John Gould, a Romanticism work, depicting Bambusoideae, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a bird with bright red feathers on its legs. The bird is posed against a simple background, which helps it stand out. The artist paid close attention to the bird's details, like its feathers and beak, and this suggests a strong interest in nature and its beauty. To learn more about this kind of artwork, look up 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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