Original Black-Crowned Night Heron in Flight | Signed Framed Pen & Ink Art by Gene Irvin (1934–2026) | Ready to Hang

Original Black-Crowned Night Heron in Flight by Gene Irvin

A Black-Crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax) captured mid-flight — wings fully extended, yellow feet trailing, the bird's compact body and distinctive silhouette rendered in pen & ink stippling with a soft blue watercolor wash. Drawn in 2013, signed “Black Crown Night Heron, Gene Irvin, 6-11-13.” One-of-a-kind original — not a print.

Artwork Details:

• Medium: Original pen & ink stippling with watercolor wash
• Drawing size: 10 × 8"
• Framed size: 15 × 13.25" (double matted and framed, ready to hang)
• Signed “Black Crown Night Heron, Gene Irvin, 6-11-13”
• Artist: Gene Irvin (1934–2026) — Arizona-based wildlife artist, Gene's Pen & Ink

The Black-Crowned Night Heron is one of the most widespread herons in the world, found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. Primarily nocturnal, it hunts fish, frogs, and invertebrates in wetlands, marshes, and coastal areas.

Why Collectors Love It:
A dynamic flight study for bird art collectors, wetland wildlife enthusiasts, and coastal home decor. The warm oak frame and navy mat give it a classic, gallery-ready presentation.

Shipping & Details:

• Ships carefully packaged to any address in the United States
• Double matted and framed, ready to hang — no additional framing needed

Part of the finite, irreplaceable collection of works by the late Gene Irvin (1934–2026).