Jackdaws of Chartres
1917
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Early Modern nuremberg
1917
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows birds sitting on a structure. The birds are jackdaws, and they're perched on what looks like a stone wall or building. This etching is interesting because it's a simple scene, but the details of the birds' feathers and the stone are really detailed. You can learn more about this kind of artwork by looking into the technique: etching.
