Artwork
Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly
Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly is an ink print by the Baroque artist George Edwards. It dates from 1745 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Two Birds, One with Very Long Tailfeathers, and Blue Butterfly is a hand-colored etching created by George Edwards in 1745.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts two birds perched on branches with leaves, accompanied by a blue butterfly. The birds differ in their tailfeathers, with one having a long, curved black tail and the other a shorter, brown and orange tail.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by its use of muted colors, including shades of brown, orange, and blue, and a naturalistic composition that conveys a sense of movement and energy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1745 by George Edwards, this etching is an example of 18th-century printmaking.
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