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Turtur Risorius

William Home Lizars

1824

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Turtur Risorius is a 1824 ink by William Home Lizars, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: William Home Lizars
When & what style?: 1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This bird sits calmly on a thin branch, its feathers a mix of soft browns and warm tans. Its head is small with a pointed beak, and the wings show delicate patterns. The branch holds a few small leaves, and the whole scene looks peaceful. The artist used careful shading to make the bird’s feathers look real. The colors are gentle, like sunlight on feathers. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.