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Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829
- Künstler
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Datierung
- 1829
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
This is a painting of two great horned owls perched on a branch. Two owls are depicted in intricate detail, one taller than the other, situated on a branch. The owls have yellow eyes and ear tufts, with detailed feathers in brown, black, and white. The branch is realistically depicted, with subtle details like moss or lichen. The background is neutral, highlighting the owls' features. The style resembles that of John James Audubon.