Oie, Heron

Karl Bodmer

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Karl Bodmer

Artist, Swiss, 1809 - 1893

This is a drawing of two birds in separate natural settings. The upper half of the image displays a bird standing on a small embankment by the water, surrounded by tall grasses and foliage. The lower half features another bird in a similar landscape, its plumage detailed with precise linework, standing beside what appears to be a small pool or patch of water. Each part of the drawing captures intricate details of the birds and their environments, emphasizing the texture of their feathers and the natural elements around them.

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Wikidata ID

Q65573441

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