The image shows three ostriches moving across an open landscape. On the horizon, there is a line of distant vegetation. The artwork features fine, linear etching techniques creating a textured surface, particularly visible in the sky and the ground. The color palette consists of shades of brown or sepia. The ostriches dominate the foreground, with the landscape stretching out beyond them towards the horizon. The overall mood conveyed is one of vastness and simplicity.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1872
- Medium
- etching and drypoint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 6857 × 5224 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original