Lanius rufus

American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch. The painting illustrates two birds with reddish-brown heads, black wings with white markings, and light-colored underparts. They are situated on a brown branch that has a couple of green leaves sprouting from it. The background is left plain, emphasizing the detailed depiction of the birds and the branch. The word "Lanius Rufus" is inscribed at the top of the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    plate: 41 x 27.8 cm (16 1/8 x 10 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 54.3 x 36.1 cm (21 3/8 x 14 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.117

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in plate: LANIUS RUFUS.; lower left in brown ink below plate mark: 23[9?]. Lanius Rufus.

Wikidata ID

Q74070439

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