Die Geier und die Tauben
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, veröffentlicht 1756
- Künstler
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Datierung
- veröffentlicht 1756
- Gattung
- Druckgrafik
- Technik
- hand-colored etching
- Sammlung
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Lizenz
- Gemeinfrei, CC0
Bildbeschreibung
The image shows birds in flight and on the ground. The scene includes trees, hills, an old building with a red-tiled roof, and greenery. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing texture. The color palette is earthy with browns, greens, and blues. Closest to the viewer are an eagle and a downed pigeon, with more pigeons nearby. In the distance, more birds are in flight. The overall effect is one of tension and motion within a calm setting.