Sitta europea

American 19th Century

Associated Names
American 19th Century

Artist

This is a drawing of two birds perched on branches. The artwork features two birds with distinct markings and colors, perched on a pair of intertwined branches with several green leaves. The birds have dark upper parts and lighter underparts with a sleek appearance. The branches are rendered in a delicate, detailed manner, curving elegantly across the page. The leaves add a touch of natural green, contrasting with the light background. The title "SITTA EUROPEA" is inscribed at the top.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    plate: 35.5 x 23.9 cm (14 x 9 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 54.6 x 37.7 cm (21 1/2 x 14 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1985.64.118

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

across top in plate: SITTA EUROPEA.; lower left in brown ink below plate mark: 219. Sitta europaea.

Wikidata ID

Q74070441