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Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail)

H.C. Richter

1842

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Animal

Dominant colour

Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail) is a 1842 ink by H.C. Richter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: H.C. Richter
When & what style?: 1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting features a group of three quails in a grassy setting. The quails are positioned in the center of the image, with one standing on the right and two on the left. The quail on the right faces right, while the two on the left face left. The quails have brown feathers with white and black markings on their faces and chests. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the quails' earthy tones. The overall effect is one of serenity and natural beauty. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.