Psittacus minor gutture fusco, occidentalis

Johann Sebastian Leitner after George Edwards

Associated Names
Johann Sebastian Leitner

Artist, German, 1715 - 1795

George Edwards

Artist After, English, 1694 - 1773

The image shows a large parrot positioned upside down on a branch. The parrot is predominantly green with a blue patch on its head and wings. Its wings and tail feathers are spread open, showcasing its detailed plumage. Two orange-red fruits with green leaves are below the branch. The color palette includes earthy browns, vibrant greens, and vivid red.

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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: 27.1 x 20.5 cm (10 11/16 x 8 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 40.8 x 25.4 cm (16 1/16 x 10 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.105.16

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in plate: (title) / Tab.LXXII.; across bottom in plate: G.Eduards ad viv. delin. / J.M.Seligmann excudit. / Joh.Sebast.Leitner Sculps. / Psittacus minor ...a Gorge brune

Wikidata ID

Q74044841

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