Alcedo, The Kingfisher

Albert Flamen

Associated Names
Albert Flamen

Artist, Flemish, c. 1620 - 1669 or after

The image shows a group of birds, possibly kingfishers, from an elevated vantage point. The horizon seems low, with dense grasses suggesting the distance. The piece features detailed etching, capturing the birds and vegetation with fine linework. The color palette is monochrome with dark ink on paper. The artwork depicts a pair of kingfishers on the ground and three more in flight above them. Grass and reeds are visible in the distance. Clouds lightly fill the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1948.11.113

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch, no. 90


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821.

Wikidata ID

Q65067017

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