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Oies, Cygnes, herons

Karl Bodmer

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of four different birds in nature settings. The drawing is divided into four quadrants, each depicting a different bird. In the top left quadrant, a goose stands on a grassy patch next to water, surrounded by reeds and branches. The top right quadrant depicts a swan gliding on water with subtle ripples and aquatic plants nearby. The bottom left quadrant shows a solitary bird standing in a sparse landscape with distant grasses and a flat terrain. In the bottom right quadrant, another bird is shown near a small waterway amidst bushy foliage. The illustrations highlight the distinct features of each bird within their natural environments.

Artwork Details

Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
4911 × 3144 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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