Red and Black Bird

George Edwards

Associated Names
George Edwards

Artist, English, 1694 - 1773

This is a painting of a bird perched on a branch. The bird has red plumage on its head and upper body, transitioning to darker feathers in the wings and tail, and soft grays in between. It stands on a gnarled branch against a plain background. The bird has a black beak and appears alert. The branch is textured with bark and has a subtle green tinge, and there are small foliage details at the base.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George B. Green

  • Dimensions

    plate: 23.5 x 18.9 cm (9 1/4 x 7 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 21.6 cm (11 x 8 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.105.7

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in graphite: 123

Wikidata ID

Q74044787

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