Grus Americana, alta major
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 etching shows a giant crane standing in tall grass. Its long legs and folded wings stand out against the soft sky. The paper looks old and slightly yellowed. Hand coloring adds bright pink to the bird’s eye and beak. That detail makes the bird feel alive. Only a few colors pop in the rest of the print. Look up Seligmann, Johann Michael to see more of his prints.
