White-Headed Eagle
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832
- Artista
- Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
- Datazione
- 1832
- 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 artwork features a white-headed eagle perched on a branch. The eagle has detailed brown feathers, with its head turned upwards and beak open. The wings and body display brown shades with white edges. The eagle's talons grip the curved branch. The background is plain, emphasizing the eagle. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for bird illustrations.