Broad-winged Hawk

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1830

This is a painting of two birds of prey perched on a branch with green foliage. It features two hawks—one larger with brown and white plumage standing upright on a branch, and another with fanned tail and partially outstretched wings below. Both birds are detailed anatomically, showcasing their feathers and patterns. They are surrounded by green leaves with variations in shade, suggesting light and shadow. The scene is set against a neutral background, emphasizing the birds and foliage. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic bird paintings.
אמן
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
תיארוך
1830
סוג
Print
טכניקה
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
מידות
96.2 × 65 cm
אוסף
National Gallery of Art, Washington
רישיון
נחלת הכלל, CC0

תיאור התמונה

This is a painting of two birds of prey perched on a branch with green foliage. It features two hawks—one larger with brown and white plumage standing upright on a branch, and another with fanned tail and partially outstretched wings below. Both birds are detailed anatomically, showcasing their feathers and patterns. They are surrounded by green leaves with variations in shade, suggesting light and shadow. The scene is set against a neutral background, emphasizing the birds and foliage. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon's realistic bird paintings.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I