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Turtur Risorius

William Home Lizars after Edward Lear

Associated Names

William Home Lizars

Artist, Scottish, 1788 - 1859

Edward Lear

Artist After, British, 1812 - 1888

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird is detailed and identified as "Turtur Risorius." It rests on a green textured branch against a plain background. The bird has a black ring around its neck, soft brown plumage with intricate feather patterns, and light pink legs. Its eye is prominent and outlined within its head design. The branch is minimalist with small buds and thin twigs.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 17 × 10.5 cm (6 11/16 × 4 1/8 in.)
Accession Number

1973.26.27

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65579128

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