Pica grisea Brasiliensis

Johann Michael Seligmann after George Edwards

Associated Names
Johann Michael Seligmann

Artist, German, 1720 - 1762

George Edwards

Artist After, English, 1694 - 1773

This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch alongside a moth. The bird has detailed plumage, perched on a branch with green foliage at the base. The bird is shown with an emphasis on the texture and color variation of its feathers, displaying shades of gray and darker tones with a bluish-green spot near its eye. The branch it sits on is detailed, grounding the subject in a natural environment. To the top left of the bird is a large moth with vibrant orange and black coloring, adding contrast to the scene. The background is plain, focusing attention on the fauna depicted. The style appears to be a traditional, scientific illustration for educational or reference purposes.

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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 19.8 cm (10 7/16 x 7 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 43.5 x 27.1 cm (17 1/8 x 10 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.105.11


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in plate: (title) / Tab.VIII.; across bottom in plate: G. Edward ad.viv. del. / I.M.Seligmann excudit / Cum Priv Sac. Caes.Majestatis / No. ... Theil. / Pica ... etc.

Watermarks

Fleur-de-lys (similar to Heawood 1860)

Wikidata ID

Q74044803

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