Black Vulture

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1831

This is a painting of two black vultures feeding on the carcass of a deer. The painting depicts two vultures with black feathers and grey heads intently focusing on the lifeless deer lying on a patch of grass. The positioning of the birds and the detailed rendering of their plumage gives a realistic and dynamic impression of them engaging in their natural behavior. The contrast between the dark feathers of the vultures and the brown fur of the deer highlights the scene set against a simple background, emphasizing the subjects.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1831
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 black vultures feeding on the carcass of a deer. The painting depicts two vultures with black feathers and grey heads intently focusing on the lifeless deer lying on a patch of grass. The positioning of the birds and the detailed rendering of their plumage gives a realistic and dynamic impression of them engaging in their natural behavior. The contrast between the dark feathers of the vultures and the brown fur of the deer highlights the scene set against a simple background, emphasizing the subjects.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II