Two Dead Chickens
British 18th Century · British
18th century
- Medium
- pen and brown ink over graphite
- Classification
- Drawing
- Period
- 1651 to 1700
- Image size
- 3529 × 3836px
Description
The image shows two birds tied together at the feet. The birds have detailed feathers and claws. The color palette includes light beige and dark brown ink for outlining and details, creating a monochromatic look. The birds are positioned in the center, with their bodies overlapping, and their heads facing downwards in the lower half of the composition.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).