Redwing. Artist: Thomas Bewick

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Redwing. Artist: Thomas Bewick

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Bewick Redwing

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This exquisite print, titled "Redwing" by the renowned English naturalist and artist Thomas Bewick, showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of this common yet beloved bird. The Redwing, also known as the Red-legged Thrush, is a migratory bird that breeds in Europe and Asia, with a distinctive red patch on its wing and a rusty-red underbelly. Bewick, born in 1753 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, was a pioneer in the field of natural history illustration. He is best known for his engravings, which were produced using a technique that involved etching a design onto a copper plate, inking it, and then pressing it onto paper. The resulting images were highly detailed and lifelike, making them invaluable for scientific study and conservation efforts. This particular print, created in the late 18th century, is a testament to Bewick's mastery of his craft. The Redwing is depicted perched on a branch, its beady eyes fixed intently on the viewer. The intricate feather patterns on its body are rendered in exquisite detail, with each feather appearing as if it could be touched. The red patch on its wing is a striking contrast to the rest of the bird's brown and gray plumage, making it easily identifiable. The print also includes a descriptive text, which provides information about the Redwing's habitat, behavior, and diet. This makes it not only a beautiful work of art but also an important historical document, shedding light on our natural world and the ways in which it was studied and understood in the past. Overall, this print of the Redwing by Thomas Bewick is a treasure of the natural history illustration tradition, showcasing the beauty and intricacy of nature through the skilled hand of a master artist.

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