This is a painting of a Great White Heron catching a fish. The scene shows the heron with detailed white and grey feathers, holding a pink and yellow-striped fish with its long beak. The heron stands on yellow and green legs with a backdrop of a calm sea, distant shoreline, and faintly-sketched buildings. The sky is blue with darker clouds, creating depth and atmosphere. The painting is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1835
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5364 × 3688 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original