Winter Hawk
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829
- Artista
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Fecha
- 1829
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
This is a painting of a hawk capturing a frog amidst tall grasses. The hawk has its wings spread wide and beak open while seizing the frog with its talons. The bird's plumage is detailed, with a mix of browns, whites, and blacks. The tall grasses in the background add to the natural setting. The painting captures a moment of drama in the wildlife.