Skeleton of a Turkey
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1620
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows a turkey skeleton standing on one leg. Its wings are raised like it’s mid-stride. The bones are all labeled, and the head is turned to the side. The ground looks rough, like dirt or sand. The artist focused on how the bones fit together. The lines are sharp and precise, almost like a science sketch. Want to see more like this? Check out etching to learn how this technique works.
