Epimachus speciosus (Sickle-billed Bird of Paradise)
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1874
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Epimachus speciosus (Sickle-billed Bird of Paradise) is a 1874 ink by W. Hart, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two bright, colorful birds perched on branches. One has long blue tail feathers and a black body with green accents, while the other is smaller, with brown and black feathers. They’re surrounded by green leaves and vines, giving the scene a lush, tropical look. The big bird’s tail feathers are especially striking—they’re long and fan out like a peacock’s, but with a deep blue color. The artist used careful details to make the feathers look soft and real. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
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