Winter Hawk
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829
- Művész
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
- Datálás
- 1829
- Műfaj
- Grafika
- Technika
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Gyűjtemény
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenc
- Közkincs, CC0
Képleírás
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.