Long-Tailed Bird Seen in Profile 1700 - 1755

Count Giorgio Durante (Duranti)'s *Long-Tailed Bird Seen in Profile* (1700-1755), a detailed pen-and-ink drawing of a bird in profile, showcases the artist's keen eye for observation and meticulous detail. The bird's elongated tail feathers, delicate plumage, and sharp claws are rendered with precision, capturing the essence of its natural form. The artwork, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the 18th-century fascination with natural history and the scientific illustration of the animal world.