This is a painting of two kingfishers in flight and one perched, holding a fish in its beak. The scene shows one kingfisher diving in the air while another is perched on a tree stump by a river. The background features a flowing river, rocky riverbanks, and distant mountains under a clear sky. The kingfishers exhibit detailed feathers with vivid blues against a soft background, portraying the tranquility of nature. The painting style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2569 × 3144 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original