Animals support life on Earth in countless ways. Elephants shape forests. Bees pollinate crops. Oceans thrive because of creatures like rays and fish. When species disappear, ecosystems collapse. World Animal Day reminds us that protecting animals also protects our own survival.

A Heron by Water's Edge

This beautiful Anglo Indian 19th century Old Master bird oil painting on panel has something rather special about it. Painted circa 1810, a fantastic large grey and white heron is stood in the foreground with an eel in its long yellow beak. It is standing at the water's edge with some reeds and rocks nearby and a rocky landscape and blue sky behind it. The low perspective emphasizes the heron's size and statuesque build against the sky. The detail in the markings on its feathers is superb. A beautiful painting, impressively executed.



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