Artwork
Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail)
Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail) 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
Excalftoria minima (Blue-breasted Quail) is a hand-colored lithograph created by H.C. Richter in 1842, depicting a serene scene of three quails in a natural setting.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on three Blue-breasted Quails, their poses and directions creating a sense of balance. Their earth-toned plumage, with distinctive facial and chest markings, is set against a light beige background, evoking a peaceful, natural ambiance.
Technique & Style
Executed as a hand-colored lithograph, the work combines the precision of lithographic printing with the nuanced coloration achieved through hand-painting, suggesting influences aligned with the attention to natural detail characteristic of the Romanticism era.
History & Provenance
Created in 1842 by H.C. Richter, specific details regarding the work's commission, exhibition history, or ownership timeline are not provided in the available information.
Context
While direct contextual information is limited, the piece's emphasis on natural beauty and meticulous detail places it within the broader artistic inclinations of the early 19th century, where fascination with the natural world was prevalent.
Legacy
The long-term impact or notable exhibitions of 'Excalftoria minima' are not detailed in the provided sources, leaving its legacy within the artist's oeuvre or the broader art historical canon unspecified.
Artist & collection
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Perdix barbata (Daurian Partridge)
Virginia Rail
Plumed Partridge and Thick-legged Partridge
Yellow-breasted Rail
Pinnated Grous
Pigmy Curlew
Caprimulgus europaeus (Nightjar)
Californian Partridge
American Woodcock
Malacoturnix superciliosus (Mountain Quail)