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Caprimulgus Ruficollis

H.C. Richter , 1842

Caprimulgus Ruficollis, by H.C. Richter, ink, 1842
Caprimulgus Ruficollis, by H.C. Richter, ink, 1842

Caprimulgus Ruficollis is an ink print by the Romanticist artist H.C. Richter. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Caprimulgus Ruficollis is a hand-colored lithograph on wove paper created by H.C. Richter in 1842.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two Red-necked Nightjars perched on a branch with leaves and berries, their soft brown and gray feathers rendered in detail. The birds face opposite directions, highlighting their distinctive characteristics.

Technique & Style

The artist employed careful shading to capture the texture of the birds' feathers. The plain background allows the subjects to stand out, while the scientific name at the bottom provides identification.

Artist & collection

Portrait of H.C. Richter

Artist

H.C. Richter

H.C. Richter (1850–1883) was an artist.

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