Aalscholver en witte pelikaan 1841

"Aalscholver en witte pelikaan" (1841) is a lithograph by Jean Charles Pardinel, featuring a cormorant and a pelican. The detailed depiction highlights the distinct characteristics of each bird, with the cormorant's dark plumage and long neck contrasting with the pelican's white feathers and large pouch. The artist's precise rendering of the birds in their natural coastal habitat speaks to the popular 19th-century interest in natural history and ornithological studies. This artwork is a prime example of the artistry involved in depicting wildlife during the Victorian era.