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Wood Ibis

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a painting of a wood stork near the water. The wood stork has a long curved beak, detailed feathers, and elongated legs. There are trees, a cloudy sky, and other birds on the water's surface in the background. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed ornithological illustrations.

Artwork Details

Date
1834
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
3806 × 5542 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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