Artwork
Grus Americana, alta major
Grus Americana, alta major is an ink print by the Baroque artist Johann Michael Seligmann. It dates from 1741 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Grus Americana, alta major is a hand-colored etching on laid paper created by Johann Michael Seligmann in 1741.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a whooping crane standing in tall grass, with its long legs and folded wings silhouetted against the sky. The image conveys a sense of the bird's natural habitat and anatomy.
Technique & Style
The etching features subtle hand-coloring, with bright pink accents on the bird's eye and beak that create a sense of vitality. The rest of the image is rendered in muted tones, allowing the colored details to stand out.
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