Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly

published 1745

George Edwards

Associated Names
George Edwards

Artist, English, 1694 - 1773

This is a painting of two birds perched on branches, with a blue butterfly in the scene. The artwork depicts a scene with a bird below, featuring speckled plumage of brown and orange tones, its beak open. Above this bird, another one perches on a twig, showcasing long tail feathers and a breast with a reddish spot. The twig extends from a branch with green leaves. A delicate blue butterfly hovers nearby. The painting has a realistic style, capturing details of each subject.

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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: 26.5 x 19 cm (10 7/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 29 x 22.7 cm (11 7/16 x 8 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.105.3

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across center in plate: Published according to Act of Parliament September 1745 by George Edwards; lower center in brown ink:86

Wikidata ID

Q74044752

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