Velvet Scoter 

"Velvet Scoter" is a painting by Archibald Thorburn, a British wildlife artist known for his detailed and lifelike depictions of birds. The painting showcases two scoters, a type of sea duck, in their natural habitat. The artist masterfully captures the plumage, the water's ripple, and the distant landscape, rendering the scene with great realism. Thorburn's paintings were often commissioned for scientific works and popular ornithological books, contributing to the study and appreciation of birds in the early 20th century.