This is a painting of a pelican standing on a rocky shore. The painting features a detailed depiction of a pelican, with its large beak open. The pelican is prominently placed in the foreground, showcasing its feather patterns and the textures between the bird's beak and feathers. In the background, a coastal landscape stretches into the distance, with calm waters, sandy shores, and a lighthouse against a blue sky with grey clouds. The color palette includes earthy tones for the bird and blues and greys for the seascape, creating a harmonious scene. This is in style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1838
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 5385 × 3670 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original