Goshawk and Stanley Hawk

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

This is a painting of three hawks in a natural setting. The painting depicts three hawks, each showcasing their distinct features. One hawk is perched on a branch, with detailed brown and white plumage. Another hawk stands with dark grey plumage on its back and wings and a lighter underbelly. Its eyes are red. The third hawk has brown and white plumage and is standing by water. The background includes rocks, grasses, and mountains. The painting is detailed with precision, reminiscent of John James Audubon's style.
Artist
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Date
1832
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
96.5 × 64.1 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of three hawks in a natural setting. The painting depicts three hawks, each showcasing their distinct features. One hawk is perched on a branch, with detailed brown and white plumage. Another hawk stands with dark grey plumage on its back and wings and a lighter underbelly. Its eyes are red. The third hawk has brown and white plumage and is standing by water. The background includes rocks, grasses, and mountains. The painting is detailed with precision, reminiscent of John James Audubon's style.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II