Artwork
Skeleton of a Turkey
Skeleton of a Turkey is an ink print by the Baroque artist Teodoro Filippo di Liagno. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:in plate, at top: Indie Galle iaces, animis elate superbis, / Luce te nunc clamor, crista quid via vivant; in plate, at lower left: Gallo de India; bottom right corner of sheet, in pen and ink by a later hand: 21
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Overview
Skeleton of a Turkey is an etching on laid paper by Teodoro Filippo di Liagno, created in 1620. It is part of the collection at the National Gallery of Art, Washington.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a turkey skeleton standing on one leg, with raised wings and labeled bones. The head is turned to the side, and the ground appears rough, suggesting dirt or sand. The detailed rendering emphasizes the structure of the skeleton.
Technique & Style
The artist's precise lines and attention to anatomical detail give the etching a scientific quality. The sharpness and clarity of the lines are characteristic of the etching technique, which allows for fine detail and texture.
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