Artwork
Turtur Risorius
Turtur Risorius is an ink print by the Romanticist artist William Home Lizars. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Turtur Risorius is a hand-colored lithograph created by William Home Lizars in 1824.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a bird perched on a slender branch, rendered in soft browns and warm tans. The scene is serene, with the bird's delicate features and the branch's sparse foliage contributing to a peaceful atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Lizars employed subtle shading to achieve a lifelike representation of the bird's plumage. The gentle colors used evoke the effect of sunlight on the feathers, adding to the overall sense of calm.
Artist & collection
Phasianus Versicolor - Female
Fedoa Americana pectore ruso
Young Yellow-bellied Woodpeckers and Band-tailed Pigeon
Columba Leuconota (Snow Pigeon)
Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, and Hemlock Warbler
Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, and Hemlock Warbler
Swallow-tailed Flycatcher, Arkansas Flycatcher, Say's Flycatcher, and Female Golden-crested Wren
Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus)
The Touraco Bird
The Swallow Tail Hawk (Falco furcatus)
The Ground Dove (Columba passerina)
Hermit Thrush