Red Grouse In Flight
1899
Archibald Thorburn captures the explosive energy of a red grouse taking flight over the Scottish moors in this 1899 masterpiece. The bird's wings are fully spread, revealing the striking white under-feathers, while its beak is open in a loud call, set against a sweeping, hazy landscape of heather and distant hills. As a leading British wildlife artist of the Victorian era, Thorburn was famous for painting birds from life, ensuring every feather and movement was scientifically accurate yet full of dramatic flair.
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