Les Cigognes (The Storks)

Félix Bracquemond

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of storks near a wall structure. The drawing features two storks standing in close proximity to a large, imposing stone wall. The two birds are illustrated with a high level of detail. The stone wall features rounded columns and a circular window or decorative element on it. The setting appears to be by a riverbank or a similar natural environment, as indicated by the varying textures representing water and ground beneath the birds. In the background, the sky is depicted with some clouds.