This is a painting of two birds on a rocky shoreline. The image shows two birds with sleek dark brown heads, white underparts, and darker wings and back. One bird appears to be sitting sedately, while the other has its head tilted back, with its beak open. They are depicted on rocky outcroppings by a choppy blue-green sea. The style emphasizes detailed and lifelike coloring to highlight the texture and plumage of the birds. This is in the style of John James Audubon, known for detailed and scientific illustrations of birds.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3000 × 1911 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original