Brasilian Caracara Eagle

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1833

This is a painting of two birds engaging in a dynamic scene. The image portrays one bird perched on a branch with its wings partially extended, while the second bird appears to be swooping down with wings fully spread. Both birds have dark brown, beige, and gray plumage. Their beaks are prominently visible, with hues of pink around the eyes and beak. The detailing of feathers emphasizes movement.
Artista
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datazione
1833
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 birds engaging in a dynamic scene. The image portrays one bird perched on a branch with its wings partially extended, while the second bird appears to be swooping down with wings fully spread. Both birds have dark brown, beige, and gray plumage. Their beaks are prominently visible, with hues of pink around the eyes and beak. The detailing of feathers emphasizes movement.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II