Fedoa Americana, pectore ruso
1741
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1741
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This image shows a bird with a long neck and beak, standing on one leg near a small tree and a patch of grass. Its feathers are brown and white, with a reddish chest and yellow legs. In the background, there’s a tiny house by a body of water. The bird’s name is written in Latin at the bottom, and the whole scene looks like it was carefully drawn by hand. The colors are soft but bright, especially the red on the bird’s chest. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.