Jack Snipe Rising 1931

"Jack Snipe Rising" (1931) is a classic example of wildlife art by Archibald Thorburn (1860-1935), depicting a jack snipe in flight against a tranquil, snowy landscape. Thorburn was a renowned British artist known for his meticulous and realistic depictions of birds, particularly game birds. The delicate brushstrokes and attention to detail capture the bird's intricate plumage and dynamic movement, highlighting Thorburn's mastery of naturalism in wildlife art.