This is a painting of shorebirds among grassy terrain and rocks. The image features three birds with detailed features like elongated legs and pointed beaks. Two birds are on the ground with pale blue legs and grayish-brown plumage patterns. The third bird is in a dynamic pose, slightly bent with wings partly open. Lush green grasses and rocks surround the birds in the painting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2983 × 2157 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original