Least Bittern
Havell, Jr., Robert · American
1834
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Classification
- Period
- 1826 to 1850
- Image size
- 2418 × 1543px
Description
This is a painting of three birds among tall grass. The artwork depicts three Least Bittern birds in a natural setting. The birds are shown with their long necks and extended beaks. The background consists of lush green tall grass. The intricate detailing of the feathers, the texture of the grass, and the posture of the birds capture a moment of stillness. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).