Water Fowl

About this work

This drawing shows a single bird perched on a small rock. Its feathers are detailed with cross-hatching, giving a textured look to the gray and white plumage. The bird faces right, with one foot tucked under and the other planted firmly on the rock. The artist used fine lines to capture the bird’s feathers and posture, making it look almost real. This style was common in scientific or nature studies of the time. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this one created such sharp details.