Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat

George Edwards

Associated Names
George Edwards

Artist, English, 1694 - 1773

This is a drawing of a bird holding a fish in its beak. The bird is portrayed on a patch of green grass, with its body slightly turned and head lifted up. Its plumage consists of alternating black and white feathers, transitioning into a blue neck. The bird's feathers are detailed, and the surroundings include small clusters of leaves. The composition highlights the bird's success in catching the fish.

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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: 25 x 18.8 cm (9 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.)
    sheet: 27.9 x 21.4 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.105.8

  • Series Title

    A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Animals (1743-51)

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: 146

Wikidata ID

Q74044791

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