Red Tailed Hawk

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I, 1829

This is a painting of two hawks in combat over a hare. The upper hawk has vibrant red tail feathers and intricate patterns of brown, black, and white on its wings, displaying a sense of intense motion and aggression. The lower hawk lies across, its body and wings horizontal, adding tension and drama to the composition. The hare appears lifeless, with a notable detail of red staining near its midsection, indicating a struggle. In the background, a faint outline of distant mountains can be seen. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artista
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I
Datazione
1829
Tipologia
Stampa
Tecnica
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

This is a painting of two hawks in combat over a hare. The upper hawk has vibrant red tail feathers and intricate patterns of brown, black, and white on its wings, displaying a sense of intense motion and aggression. The lower hawk lies across, its body and wings horizontal, adding tension and drama to the composition. The hare appears lifeless, with a notable detail of red staining near its midsection, indicating a struggle. In the background, a faint outline of distant mountains can be seen. This is in the style of John James Audubon.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas I