Scarlet Ibis with an Egg by Dorothea Maria Gsell

Scarlet Ibis with an Egg 1699 - 1701

dorotheamariagsell

water colours

possibly oil pastel

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

spray can art

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Scarlet Ibis with an Egg" is a watercolor painting created by Dorothea Maria Gsell between 1699 and 1701. The painting depicts a scarlet ibis standing on one leg with an egg at its feet. The artist's detailed rendering of the bird's plumage, with its vibrant red feathers and black wingtips, is notable. Gsell was a renowned German artist known for her precise and naturalistic depictions of flora and fauna. This artwork showcases her talent for capturing the intricate details of the natural world. The painting is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world.

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This drawing is attributed to Dorothea Maria Gsell, daughter of artist and scientist, Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717). In 1699, she and her mother traveled to Suriname to draw all sorts of exotic animals. Dorothea successfully rendered the bright red-orange plumage of the scarlet ibis by applying several layers of opaque paint.