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"The Covey" - painted by J. Wolf - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Covey" - painted by J. Wolf - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson
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"The Covey" - painted by J. Wolf - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson. "The Covey" - painted by J. Wolf - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1857. Creator: M. Jackson
"The Covey" - painted by J. Wolf - from the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1857. Engraving of a painting:..Mr. Wolf's very painstaking and original picture. The word "covey", as used by the artist, although it is chiefly applied to partridges, is taken to mean an assemblage of birds before the pairing season (which, for partridges, is about the third week of February), and not simply a brood or hatch of young birds under the protection of their parents. We have, therefore, goldfinches as well as partridges in the picture. A covey is sometimes formed even after the pairing season, when very severe weather, such as we have here represented, sets in unusually late, and the birds are then said to pack'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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a captivating painting by John Wolf, showcases a gathering of birds huddled together for warmth and protection during the harsh winter weather. This masterpiece was exhibited at the British Institution in 1857 and is depicted in this engraving by M. Jackson. The term "covey," as used by Wolf, refers to an assembly of birds before the pairing season, which for partridges typically occurs around the third week of February. However, in this painting, we find both goldfinches and partridges, expanding the definition of the term. A covey can form even after the pairing season, when severe weather sets in unusually late, forcing the birds to pack together for survival. This painting beautifully captures the essence of unity and resilience among birds during the harshest of winters. Wolf's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and expressions of each bird, making "The Covey" a truly original work of art. The painting's muted color palette further emphasizes the somber and desolate winter landscape, adding to its overall impact. This engraving by M. Jackson provides a glimpse into the Exhibition of the British Institution in 1857, offering a glimpse into the past and showcasing the beauty and intrigue of nature's most resilient creatures.
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