Virginian Partridge

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1830

This is a painting of a hawk attacking a group of quails. The scene depicts the moment where a large hawk swoops down towards a covey of quails. The hawk is shown with its wings outstretched and talons extended as it dives. The quails, depicted with varied plumage, exhibit a panicked reaction, with some taking flight while others attempt to hide among the grassy landscape dotted with rocks. The background features a subtle rolling hillside. The painting shows detailed textures of the birds' feathers and the tension of the moment.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1830
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
64.8 × 96.8 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a hawk attacking a group of quails. The scene depicts the moment where a large hawk swoops down towards a covey of quails. The hawk is shown with its wings outstretched and talons extended as it dives. The quails, depicted with varied plumage, exhibit a panicked reaction, with some taking flight while others attempt to hide among the grassy landscape dotted with rocks. The background features a subtle rolling hillside. The painting shows detailed textures of the birds' feathers and the tension of the moment.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I