This is a painting of two red-breasted snipes. The painting depicts two snipes on the banks of a body of water. The bird in the foreground has a vividly patterned brown and white plumage, with its head lowered. Its wings and tail show intricate feather detailing. The other bird stands upright, showcasing its reddish-brown breast and darker, speckled feather patterns on its back and tail. Behind them, a landscape of water and scattered rocks fades into the distance, with a soft gradient sky.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1836
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2779 × 1815 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original