Guinea Hen

c. 1800

Thomas Bewick

Associated Names
Thomas Bewick

Artist, British, 1753 - 1828

This is a drawing of a guinea fowl. The image shows a black and white illustration of a guinea fowl with detailed features, including its body, feathers, casque, and dotted plumage. The bird is depicted in profile on a patch of grass. The texture of the feathers and grass is created using lines and stippling. The background is plain to emphasize the bird.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    wood engraving on China paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    overall: 15 x 12 cm (5 7/8 x 4 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.79

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76358740

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