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Flamingos and Shells

Joh. Baptist Pfitzer after Acavie Baron

National Gallery of Art

Two-section bird's-eye view illustration. Top section: hazy horizon, light blue sky merges with sea, rocky formation with shells. Mollusk extending towards the right. Additional shells scattered. Delicate, precise brushstrokes. Lower section: large pink flamingo with orange accent feathers on green land. Ocean with mountain range in the distance. Soft, swirling clouds in the sky. Other flamingos by shore near a small boat. Soft color palette with earthy tones and gentle blues.

Artwork Details

Date
published 1833/1839
Medium
hand-colored (?) engraving
Dimensions
3142 × 5047 px
Public Domain
Yes
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