Florida Cormorant
1835
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1835
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A big bird with a bright orange face and long neck stands on a branch over water. Its feathers are mostly dark green and brown, but its beak and feet look almost red. Below, smaller birds float in the waves near a swampy shore. This bird is called a Florida Cormorant. The artist used careful lines to show its feathers and the water’s movement. Next, look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
