Frigate Pelican

About this work

This image shows a large bird with long, pointed wings spread wide. Its feathers are mostly dark, with some lighter brown on its back and a bright blue patch near its beak. Two smaller birds with fluffy heads float above it. The background is plain, letting the bird stand out. The artist used careful lines to show every feather and detail. This kind of precise drawing was often used in scientific books to study nature. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made prints before photography.