This is a painting of a Dusky Albatross perched near a body of water. The bird is shown with a strong build, a black beak, and brownish-black feathers with detailed wing patterns. The scene depicts the bird on a rocky outcrop overlooking the sea with crashing waves below. The background is softly shaded to emphasize the bird. The style is similar to John James Audubon's bird illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1838
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4041 × 3170 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original