Medium
Bodycolor
Dimensions
sheet: 4 3/4 x 6 11/16 in. (12 x 17 cm)
Classification
Drawings
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Catherine G. Curran, 2008
Accession Number
2008.429
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Drawings and Prints collection, *A Turkey* is a bodycolor drawing (an opaque watercolor technique) attributed to the Dutch artist Pieter Holstey II or an anonymous contemporary. Measuring just 4 3/4 x 6 11/16 inches, this intimate sheet captures the bird's intricate plumage and alert posture with remarkable precision, showcasing the Dutch Golden Age's mastery of naturalistic observation. Created during the 17th century—a time when the Netherlands led Europe in scientific curiosity and trade—turkeys symbolized exotic novelty. Native to the Americas, ...
About the Artist
Anonymous, Dutch|Pieter Holsteyn II (Dutch|Dutch) · 1600 |1700 –1700 |1800
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