Les Cigognes 1865 - 1877

"Les Cigognes" (The Storks) is a lithograph created by French artist Félix Bracquemond between 1865 and 1877. The artwork depicts three storks, two white and one brown, perched on a stone wall. Bracquemond's mastery of detail is evident in the intricate hatching and cross-hatching used to create the textures of the birds' feathers, the stone wall, and the surrounding landscape. This print is a fine example of Bracquemond's dedication to the art of lithography and his keen observation of nature. The work is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.