A Yellow-wattled Lapwing by Aert Schouman

A Yellow-wattled Lapwing 1720 - 1792

green and blue tone

cool toned green

coloured pencil

green background

animal drawing portrait

watercolour illustration

green and neutral

botanical art

watercolor

warm toned green

"A Yellow-wattled Lapwing" is a watercolor painting by Dutch artist Aert Schouman, created between 1720 and 1792. The painting depicts a detailed and lifelike portrayal of a yellow-wattled lapwing, a bird native to Eurasia and Africa. Schouman, known for his precise and meticulous style, captures the bird's plumage, beak, and legs with remarkable accuracy. The artwork, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Schouman's talent for ornithological illustration, highlighting the beauty and detail of the natural world.