This is a painting of a Great Tern in mid-dive against a muted blue-gray background. The bird is captured with its wings outstretched and angled downward. The tern's body is primarily white and gray, with a distinctive black cap on its head. Its bill is bright red with a sharp black tip that curves slightly, and one of its feet is visible, displaying a bright red webbing. The details showcase the bird in a dynamic and graceful pose in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1836
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2177 × 2863 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original