Artwork
Griffon Vultures with an Egyptian Crow
Griffon Vultures with an Egyptian Crow is a watercolor work on paper by the Art Nouveau artist Charles Whymper. It dates from 1904 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Griffon Vultures with an Egyptian Crow is a watercolour painting by Charles Whymper, created in 1904. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a group of large brown birds, likely griffon vultures, gathered on the ground with a smaller black bird, an Egyptian crow. The birds are shown in various poses, with some having their wings spread or folded.
Technique & Style
The artwork is rendered in a naturalistic style, with detailed depictions of the birds' feathers and beaks. The watercolour medium lends a soft, delicate quality to the painting, contrasting with the sharp features of the birds.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Whymper spent years sketching birds in the Nile Delta, often with a sketchbook in one hand and a cigarette in the other.
