Great Horned Owl

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829

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.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1829
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

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.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I