Demoiselle Crane, Toucan, and Tufted Crane 1745

"Demoiselle Crane, Toucan, and Tufted Crane" (1745) by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, is an oil painting depicting three exotic birds in a verdant forest setting. The composition features a toucan perched on a branch, a demoiselle crane standing on the ground, and a tufted crane near a large tree. The meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of the birds' plumage are characteristic of Oudry's style, highlighting the artist's interest in natural history and scientific observation. The painting is housed at the Staatliches Museum Schwerin in Schwerin, Germany.