This is a painting of two long-billed curlews near a body of water with a distant cityscape in the background. The curlews are depicted standing together among tall grasses and rocks, with their elongated, curved bills prominently displayed. The background features a serene sky with light, wispy clouds and hints of color from a setting or rising sun. The scene is completed by a view of a city across the water, with buildings and spires adding to the horizon line. The artwork shows careful attention to the birds' plumage and the natural setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4586 × 3090 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original