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Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar)

John Gould and H.C. Richter

Associated Names

John Gould

Artist, British, 1804 - 1881

H.C. Richter

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

This is a painting of two birds and their nestlings on the ground amidst foliage and flowers. The artwork features detailed depictions of the birds. The nestlings are close by, appearing fluffy and small with their heads slightly raised. Surrounding the birds and chicks are clusters of greenery and small, delicate pink flowers. The background is softly rendered, suggesting an open natural habitat.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 38.7 × 56.1 cm (15 1/4 × 22 1/16 in.)
Accession Number

1970.25.2

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65510361

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