This is a painting of three birds on a rocky landscape with mountains in the background. The artwork features three rock ptarmigans standing on a rocky outcrop. One bird is white with brown feathers and a red circle around its eye. Another bird has a mix of white and brown feathers. The third bird has brown and gold plumage with intricate markings. The backdrop shows mountains under a blue sky. Grass and shrubs are present in the scene. The composition highlights the unique characteristics of each bird, with subtle color tones emphasizing the ambiance of the scene.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3122 × 2354 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original