Psittacus viridis minor Mexicanus
1755
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1755
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a bright green parrot perched on a branch. Its feathers pop against a plain background. The artist used fine lines to catch every detail. Hand coloring adds life to the bird’s green and yellow plumage. Tiny dots of ink suggest texture in the feathers. This level of care was rare in the 1700s. Curious about the artist’s other work? Check out more by Leitner, Johann Sebastian.
