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Storks

c. 1870s

$1,550
£1,184.68
€1,380.83
CA$2,221.74
A$2,274.44
CHF 1,289.43
MX$27,596.51
NOK 15,196.33
SEK 15,281.18
DKK 10,321.81

About the Item

This atmospheric oil painting, attributed to J. F. Doulhilt, presents a striking scene of storks gathered atop a densely woven nest, set against a softly illuminated sky. Although unsigned, the work bears many hallmarks associated with Doulhilt’s hand, including the expressive handling of texture, the moody palette, and the careful attention to avian form and posture. The central stork, rendered with confident verticality, anchors the composition, while the surrounding birds introduce movement, narrative, and familial intimacy. The artist’s richly layered brushwork brings the tangled nest to life, creating a vivid contrast with the serene cloud-washed backdrop. This juxtaposition of dynamism and tranquility evokes the wild elegance of these birds in their natural habitat. As an attributed work, it offers an intriguing glimpse into a lesser-known but skillful painter of nineteenth-century wildlife subjects. Canvas Size: 7 x 5.25
  • Attributed to:
    J.F. Douthitt
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1870s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fredericksburg, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2574217385802

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