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This is a drawing of a bird holding a fish in its beak. The bird is portrayed on a patch of green grass, with its body slightly turned and head lifted up. Its plumage consists of alternating black and white feathers, transitioning into a blue neck. The bird's feathers are detailed, and the surroundings include small clusters of leaves. The composition highlights the bird's success in catching the fish.
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This is a drawing of a bird holding a fish in its beak. The bird is portrayed on a patch of green grass, with its body slightly turned and head lifted up. Its plumage consists of alternating black and white feathers, transitioning into a blue neck. The bird's feathers are detailed, and the surroundings include small clusters of leaves. The composition highlights the bird's success in catching the fish.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Black and White Water-Fowl with Blue Throat

George Edwards

Medium
hand-colored etching on laid paper
Dimensions
plate: 25 x 18.8 cm (9 13/16 x 7 3/8 in.) sheet: 27.9 x 21.4 cm (11 x 8 7/16 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1983.105.8
Credit line
Collection of Dr. and Mrs. George B. Green
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
A Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Animals (1743-51)

Subjects and terms

  • etching
  • British
  • bird
  • animal
Inscription

lower center in brown ink: 146

Watermarks

Bend with [V?]LG (similar to Heawood 102 or 115)

NGA object ID 62707. 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.