Les vautours et les pigeons (Vultures and Pigeons)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, publicado en 1756
- Artista
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Fecha
- publicado en 1756
- Tipo
- Estampa
- Técnica
- hand-colored etching
- Colección
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licencia
- Dominio público, CC0
Descripción de la imagen
The image shows birds in flight and on the ground. The scene includes trees, hills, an old building with a red-tiled roof, and greenery. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing texture. The color palette is earthy with browns, greens, and blues. Closest to the viewer are an eagle and a downed pigeon, with more pigeons nearby. In the distance, more birds are in flight. The overall effect is one of tension and motion within a calm setting.