Esquimaux Curlew

About this work

This print shows two birds in a grassy, rocky landscape. One bird is flying low, its wings patterned with dark brown and white, while the other sits on the ground, its feathers a mix of soft browns and tans. The background has patches of green and blue, with a small stream or wet area near the rocks. The flying bird has a long, curved beak, and both birds are labeled as male and female. The print looks like it was carefully colored by hand, with smooth shading and fine details. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.