This painting depicts two birds. One is in flight and the other is perched on a small rocky area with grass. Both birds have black and white patterns with brown plumage and red eyes. The flying bird shows detailed feathers in black, white, and auburn, especially visible on the tail. The perched bird stands elegantly on the rock with slender legs and a watchful eye. The background includes rocks and tufts of grass, suggesting a natural habitat. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2380 × 1540 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original