This is a drawing of a bird perched on a branch. The bird is colorful with a distinctive crest on its head, known as "The Touraco." The plumage is a vibrant mix of green on the body and upper wings, transitioning to rich brown feathers on the lower wings and long tail. The bird is perched on a bare, gnarled tree branch with some small foliage around its base. The details in the drawing highlight the textures of the bird's feathers and the wood grain of the branch. The bird's eye is large and expressive, and it is looking back towards its tail. The drawing is delicate and precise, with an…
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The Touraco Bird

British 18th Century

Medium
hand-colored etching
Classification
Print
Dimensions
sheet: 20.7 × 12.7 cm (8 1/8 × 5 in.)
Culture
British
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CG-E
Credit line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Little Ones profiles and older: it shows gentle subjects for the very young. How works are placed

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