Piasa Bird: The Illinois River Legend Canvas Print

A scenic interpretation of the Native American Illinois legend of the man‑devouring Piasa bird, envisioned through the dramatic bluffs of Alton, Illinois. In this original oil plein air painting by Daniel Fishback, the towering limestone cliffs rise above the river in warm, shifting light, their rugged faces echoing centuries of myth and memory. Subtle avian forms—suggestive rather than literal—emerge from the stone, as if the ancient creature still lingers in the land itself. The atmosphere blends natural beauty with quiet folklore, capturing the meeting point of history, imagination, and the living landscape.