This is a painting of two Horned Grebes beside water and grass. One bird is in breeding plumage with vibrant red and brown colors, a green-black neck, and an orange and black crest. The other bird, likely the female in winter plumage, has a black and white color palette. Both birds are depicted in a detailed and realistic style against a background of green grass and water. This painting is reminiscent of John James Audubon's work.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2427 × 1782 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original