This is a painting of two aquatic birds, resembling grebes, floating on a body of water. The scene captures a pair of birds with elongated necks, one with its beak open, seemingly calling out, while the other dips its head close to the water's surface. The birds have striking plumage, with one displaying a vivid reddish-pink throat, white neck, and dark crest-like head, while the body exhibits rich browns and grayscale patterns. The water appears calm with subtle ripples, and the background is an open sky with clouds. Detailed illustrations of the birds' webbed feet are positioned on the top right of the image.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1836
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4325 × 3083 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original