Great American Cock
1827
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1827
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Great American Cock is a 1827 ink by William Home Lizars, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting depicts a large turkey standing in a grassy area, facing to the right. The turkey has a brown and black body with a long, curved tail and a distinctive red wattle on its neck. Its feathers are intricately detailed, with shades of brown, black, and white. The background is a light beige color, with some grasses and leaves visible behind the turkey. The turkey's feathers are rendered in great detail, with each one carefully shaded and textured. The overall effect is one of realism and attention to detail. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore further.
William Home Lizars (1788–1859) was an artist, born in Edinburgh.
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