Artwork
Great American Cock
Great American Cock is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Home Lizars. It dates from 1827 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Great American Cock is a print created by William Home Lizars in 1827 using etching, engraving, and hand coloring on Whatman paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a large turkey standing in a grassy area, facing right, with intricate details on its brown and black body, long curved tail, and red wattle.
Technique & Style
The turkey's feathers are rendered with careful shading and texture, achieving a realistic effect through the combination of etching, engraving, and hand coloring.
Artist & collection
