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Blue Crane or Heron

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of a blue heron in a natural setting. The foreground shows a large blue heron standing on a rock near tall grass. The background features a water body bordered by grassy areas and a row of trees, suggesting a wetland or marsh environment. The painting uses colors to create a harmonious scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1836
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
4234 × 3087 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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