Study of a Dead Bird

Name/Title

Study of a Dead Bird

Entry/Object ID

1993.21.11

Description

Gouache on paper study of a dead bird lying on its back; it appears to be some type of woodpecker. A wash of red that appears to represent blood is below the bird's head. Handwritten in pencil above the bird's throat: "April 6,68".

Artwork Details

Medium

gouache on paper

Made/Created

Artist

Bradbury, Gibeon Elden (1833-1904)

Date made

1868

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Width

13 in

Dimension Notes

Image Size: 7 1/2 x 13"