PRINT/HERRING GULL

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

This framed illustration showcases a detailed depiction of a seagull standing on a rocky surface, with its body oriented to the right and head facing slightly to the left. The seagull features a grey and white plumage, a yellow beak, and a pair of striking yellow legs. Its feather patterns, including detailed markings on the wings and tail, are intricately illustrated. The artwork appears to belong to a classic naturalist style, as indicated by the precise rendering and the presence of fine lines defining the plumage and texture of the rocks. The background of the image is a subtle off-white, emphasizing the bird as the central focus. The entire piece is elegantly framed in a dark frame, accentuating the artwork's classic aesthetic, and there is a small glare of light reflecting off the glass in the upper left corner, suggesting the image was captured in a well-lit environment.

This framed illustration showcases a detailed depiction of a seagull standing on a rocky surface, with its body oriented to the right and head facing slightly to the left. The seagull features a grey and white plumage, a yellow beak, and a pair of striking yellow legs. Its feather patterns, including detailed markings on the wings and tail, are intricately illustrated. The artwork appears to belong to a classic naturalist style, as indicated by the precise rendering and the presence of fine lines defining the plumage and texture of the rocks. The background of the image is a subtle off-white, emphasizing the bird as the central focus. The entire piece is elegantly framed in a dark frame, accentuating the artwork's classic aesthetic, and there is a small glare of light reflecting off the glass in the upper left corner, suggesting the image was captured in a well-lit environment.

Name/Title

PRINT/HERRING GULL

Entry/Object ID

2002.25.3

Description

Herring Gull, old. Summer plumage

Collection

HISTORY

Made/Created

Notes

Date: 1970 C.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

PRINT/HERRING GULL

Dimensions

Width

30 in

Length

25 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper

Condition

Overall Condition

Good