This is a painting of two hooded mergansers standing on a rocky outcrop by water. One is a male with a black and white crest, bold coloring, and intricate patterning, while the other is a smaller, subtler female with brown tones and a reddish crest. The birds are depicted on rocks with tufts of grass, next to blue water. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3126 × 2526 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original