Great Egret landing by David Whited

Great Egret landing

David Whited

Great Egret landing

Watercolor

6 x 9 in

Inv: WC-1225

Great Egret landing. watercolor on 140 lb paper. This is a watercolor painting depicting a large great egret with its wings dramatically spread wide in a landing or display pose, rendered in a loose, expressive style. The bird is shown from the front with its long, slender neck extended upward and its distinctive long dark legs visible beneath its body. The wings are painted in soft whites and light grays with delicate feather details, set against a vibrant turquoise-blue sky background. Below the bird, lush green foliage is suggested with quick, impressionistic brushstrokes. The artist's signature, "Walter," is visible in the lower right corner, and the overall piece has a fresh, spontaneous quality typical of plein air watercolor work.