Urocissa magnirostris

probably 1850/1883

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Associated Names
H.C. Richter

Artist, British (?), active 1841 - active c. 1881

John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch with two other birds in flight. The painting showcases a bird with black and white plumage, highlighted by a bold black head and chest, a vibrant yellow beak, and a long tail featuring black and white stripes. The bird is perched on a slender, brown branch adorned with glossy green leaves and pinkish flower buds. Accompanying it are two additional birds in mid-flight, exhibiting similar color patterns with dynamic wing positions. The details and soft pastel background create a harmonious scene. This is in style of John James Audubon.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 54.8 × 36.9 cm (21 9/16 × 14 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1970.19.5

  • Series Title

    The Birds of Asia


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510358

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