Wing of a European Roller, Watercolor painting at Albertina, Austria
The Wing of a European Roller painting exhibits meticulous details of bird feathers through watercolor and body color techniques on parchment measuring 19.6 by 20 centimeters.
Albrecht Dürer created this nature study in 1512 from a deceased specimen, marking a period when artists started incorporating scientific observation into their works.
The artwork represents the Northern Renaissance movement's interest in natural subjects, combining scientific documentation with artistic expression in unprecedented detail.
The painting resides in the Albertina museum's permanent collection, where visitors can examine the precise brushwork and color gradients up close.
The study demonstrates early documentation of European bird species through art, presenting anatomical accuracy that influenced both artistic and scientific communities.
Inception: 1500
Creator: Albrecht Dürer
Height: 19.6 cm
Width: 20 cm
Made from material: parchment
GPS coordinates: 48.20417,16.36778
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:59
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