The image depicts three snipe birds in a natural setting. The birds are shown in detail interacting with each other. One bird is slightly larger than the others and is standing among reeds. The background shows a calm body of water reflecting the sky, with trees and a house in the distance. The color palette is Earthy with browns and greens for the birds and vegetation, while the water and sky are in muted blues and grays.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2777 × 1831 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original