Ligurinus chloris (Greenfinch)
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1842
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ligurinus chloris (Greenfinch) is a 1842 ink by H.C. Richter, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This picture shows three greenfinches perched on a branch with bright red berries. Two adult birds sit beside a nest where two smaller, fuzzier chicks peek out. The leaves are detailed with tiny veins, and the birds’ feathers have soft yellow and olive tones. The artist used careful shading to make the birds look alive, even though it’s a printed image. The name *Ligurinus chloris* is written at the bottom—it’s the scientific name for these birds. If you like this, check out lithography to see how artists like Richter made prints like this one.
