Artwork
Turkey Cock
Turkey Cock is a watercolor work on paper by Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe's 'Turkey Cock' is a 1950 watercolour painting.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a turkey standing on a grassy patch, its dark feathers marked with lighter tones on its tail, and a red skin patch near its eye visible as it turns its head.
Technique & Style
Tunnicliffe employed loose, sketchy brushstrokes to convey the turkey's texture, while a vague background ensures the bird remains the focal point.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Frederick Tunnicliffe specialized in detailed watercolors of British wildlife in the mid-20th century.
