White-Headed Eagle

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II, 1832

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.
Kunstenaar
Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II
Datering
1832
Soort
Prent
Techniek
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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.

Audubon: Die Vögel Amerikas II