This is a painting of two stormy petrels flying over ocean waves. One bird is shown in profile with wings spread, while the other is seen from the back. A small barrel floats in the water below them. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's detailed bird illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2406 × 1571 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original