This is a drawing of two semipalmated sandpipers on a rocky shoreline adorned with seashells. The drawing depicts two small birds with greyish-brown plumage, white underbellies, and black beaks perched on the edge of a rock. Various colored seashells are scattered across the rock. In the background, there is a body of water, distant hills, and a pastel sky. The composition emphasizes the natural setting and the intricate details of the birds and shells.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1838
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2772 × 1823 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original