Broad-winged Hawk

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1830

This is a painting of two birds of prey perched on a branch with green foliage. It features two hawks—one larger with brown and white plumage standing upright on a branch, and another with fanned tail and partially outstretched wings below. Both birds are detailed anatomically, showcasing their feathers and patterns. They are surrounded by green leaves with variations in shade, suggesting light and shadow. The scene is set against a neutral background, emphasizing the birds and foliage. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic bird paintings.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Date
1830
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
96.2 × 65 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of two birds of prey perched on a branch with green foliage. It features two hawks—one larger with brown and white plumage standing upright on a branch, and another with fanned tail and partially outstretched wings below. Both birds are detailed anatomically, showcasing their feathers and patterns. They are surrounded by green leaves with variations in shade, suggesting light and shadow. The scene is set against a neutral background, emphasizing the birds and foliage. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic bird paintings.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I