Flamingos and Shells

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850, published 1833/1839

Two-section bird's-eye view illustration. Top section: hazy horizon, light blue sky merges with sea, rocky formation with shells. Mollusk extending towards the right. Additional shells scattered. Delicate, precise brushstrokes. Lower section: large pink flamingo with orange accent feathers on green land. Ocean with mountain range in the distance. Soft, swirling clouds in the sky. Other flamingos by shore near a small boat. Soft color palette with earthy tones and gentle blues.
Artist
Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850
Date
published 1833/1839
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored (?) engraving
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

Two-section bird's-eye view illustration. Top section: hazy horizon, light blue sky merges with sea, rocky formation with shells. Mollusk extending towards the right. Additional shells scattered. Delicate, precise brushstrokes. Lower section: large pink flamingo with orange accent feathers on green land. Ocean with mountain range in the distance. Soft, swirling clouds in the sky. Other flamingos by shore near a small boat. Soft color palette with earthy tones and gentle blues.

Deutsche Grafik 1830–1850