A Bird

c. 1800

Thomas Bewick

Associated Names
Thomas Bewick

Artist, British, 1753 - 1828

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird is shown in profile, emphasizing its beak and body. The bird is depicted with fine lines detailing its feathers and features, while the perch is textured to resemble aged bark. The artwork has a style reminiscent of traditional woodcut illustrations, with a focus on texture and form against a plain background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on China paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 15 × 12.9 cm (5 7/8 × 5 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.80

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76358745

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