Les vautours et les pigeons (Vultures and Pigeons)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756
- Artist
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Datare
- published 1756
- Tip
- Tehnică
- hand-colored etching
- Colecție
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licență
- Domeniu public, CC0
Descrierea imaginii
The image shows birds in flight and on the ground. The scene includes trees, hills, an old building with a red-tiled roof, and greenery. The brushstrokes are detailed, emphasizing texture. The color palette is earthy with browns, greens, and blues. Closest to the viewer are an eagle and a downed pigeon, with more pigeons nearby. In the distance, more birds are in flight. The overall effect is one of tension and motion within a calm setting.