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This is a drawing of various birds perched on branches. The drawing shows different bird species in intricate detail, with a large peacock on the left, surrounded by other birds including parrots, an owl, a toucan, and a heron. The birds are perched on a gnarled tree with branches, displaying dynamic poses. Some birds appear to be in flight, while others are settled on the branches. The background is a softly shaded sky, adding depth to the scene. The drawing has a monochromatic tone, emphasizing texture, form, light, and shadow.
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This is a drawing of various birds perched on branches. The drawing shows different bird species in intricate detail, with a large peacock on the left, surrounded by other birds including parrots, an owl, a toucan, and a heron. The birds are perched on a gnarled tree with branches, displaying dynamic poses. Some birds appear to be in flight, while others are settled on the branches. The background is a softly shaded sky, adding depth to the scene. The drawing has a monochromatic tone, emphasizing texture, form, light, and shadow.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Concert of Birds

Richard Earlom, after Mario Nuzzi

Date
1778
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 41.6 × 57.1 cm (16 3/8 × 22 1/2 in.) sheet: 43.4 × 59.6 cm (17 1/16 × 23 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
2017.53.101
Credit line
Gift of Thomas Vogler in memory of his brother Donald J. Vogler
Time span
1776 to 1800
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • bird
  • animal
  • mezzotint
Provenance

Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Inscription

lower left in plate: Mario di Fiori, pinxit; lower center in plate: Publish'd Dec. 1st 1778, J Boydell Engraver Cheapside London; lower right in plate: R Earlom sculp

NGA object ID 210168. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.