The Alpine Vulture

Britische Grafik 1790–1796, 1793

This is a painting of a vulture perched on a rock. The vulture has a large, hooked beak and yellow eyes. Its head and neck have light feathers, while its body is dark brown with hints of gold on the wings and tail. The vulture is standing on a flat rock surrounded by grass. This painting is in the style of 18th century ornithological illustrations.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1790–1796
Date
1793
Type
Print
Medium
hand-colored etching
Dimensions
24 × 14.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

This is a painting of a vulture perched on a rock. The vulture has a large, hooked beak and yellow eyes. Its head and neck have light feathers, while its body is dark brown with hints of gold on the wings and tail. The vulture is standing on a flat rock surrounded by grass. This painting is in the style of 18th century ornithological illustrations.

Britische Grafik 1790–1796