This is a painting of two herons in a natural setting. The black-crowned night heron and its juvenile are surrounded by tall grass, flowers, and a water source. The adult heron is shown with its head lowered, near a small frog. The juvenile heron, with streaked brown plumage, stands among greenery and white flowers. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon, showcasing avian anatomy and habitat.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5096 × 3463 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original