Winter Hawk
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829
- Artist
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Date
- 1829
- Type
- 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 a hawk capturing a frog amidst tall grasses. The hawk has its wings spread wide and beak open while seizing the frog with its talons. The bird's plumage is detailed, with a mix of browns, whites, and blacks. The tall grasses in the background add to the natural setting. The painting captures a moment of drama in the wildlife.