Ivory Gull

About this work

This bird sits on a rocky shore, its white feathers sharp against a blue sky. Its wings are spread wide, one foot raised like it’s about to take flight. Below, shells and seaweed litter the ground, and the gull’s beak is open as if calling out. The artist used fine lines and shading to make the feathers look almost real. The colors are soft but precise, especially the gull’s yellow beak and the sky’s fading light. If you like this, check out engraving to see how artists carved these details into metal.