This is a painting of three birds in and around water. The painting depicts three phalaropes in different poses: one in flight, one resting in shallow water, and one standing on vegetation. The birds are colored with red necks, white, black, and gray tones. The background shows a watery landscape. The focus is on the grace and beauty of the birds with detailed feathers and background. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2977 × 1967 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original