Flamingos and Shells

published 1833/1839

Joh. Baptist Pfitzer after Acavie Baron

Associated Names
Joh. Baptist Pfitzer

Artist, German, born 1789

Acavie Baron

Artist After, French (?)

Two-section bird's-eye view illustration. Top section: hazy horizon, light blue sky merges with sea, rocky formation with shells. Mollusk extending towards the right. Additional shells scattered. Delicate, precise brushstrokes. Lower section: large pink flamingo with orange accent feathers on green land. Ocean with mountain range in the distance. Soft, swirling clouds in the sky. Other flamingos by shore near a small boat. Soft color palette with earthy tones and gentle blues.

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Q65510247

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