The image presents a side view of a yellow-breasted rail on a rocky outcrop. The background shows a water-lined landscape with trees. The art style is highly detailed with precise lines defining the bird's feathers, rocks, and grass. The colors are natural and vibrant, with warm browns and oranges of the bird's plumage contrasting against the cooler blues of the sky and water.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1836
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2681 × 1839 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original