1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A dead stork on the bank of a stream is a 1860 by Eyre Crowe, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This drawing shows a dead stork lying on dry grass beside a narrow stream. The bird’s feathers are pale and slightly crumpled, its long neck stretched out. In the background, a dark, cloudy sky looms over an empty landscape with a few scattered trees and a lone wagon on the horizon. The artist used fine, sketchy lines to show texture—especially in the stork’s feathers and the rough ground. The scene feels quiet and still, like a moment frozen in time. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, check out cross-hatching next.
A chalk drawing by Eyre Crowe from 1860 depicts a dead stork lying on the bank of a stream, with the artist's signature and date included.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Eyre Crowe, ARA (3 October 1824 – 12 December 1910) was an English painter and author who specialised in history painting and genre art.
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