Weißwangengans (Branta leucopsis)

Britische Grafik 1870–1881,

This painting depicts a group of geese near a small body of water. The illustration showcases several geese standing near the water's edge on a grassy and rocky terrain. The geese are identified as "Bernicla Leucopsis" at the bottom. The focus is on the plumage and features of the geese, displaying a realistic approach to their portrayal. The geese have primarily black heads, white facial markings, and a mix of dark and light feathers on their bodies. The background features a landscape with blurred marshes and subdued colors. The illustration style is precise and resembles that of famed wildlife artists like John James Audubon.
Künstler
Britische Grafik 1870–1881
Gattung
Druckgrafik
Technik
hand-colored lithograph
Maße
38,6 × 55,9 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

This painting depicts a group of geese near a small body of water. The illustration showcases several geese standing near the water's edge on a grassy and rocky terrain. The geese are identified as "Bernicla Leucopsis" at the bottom. The focus is on the plumage and features of the geese, displaying a realistic approach to their portrayal. The geese have primarily black heads, white facial markings, and a mix of dark and light feathers on their bodies. The background features a landscape with blurred marshes and subdued colors. The illustration style is precise and resembles that of famed wildlife artists like John James Audubon.

Britische Grafik 1870–1881