Les vautours et les pigeons (Vultures and Pigeons)
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, published 1756
- Umetnik
- Jean-Baptiste Oudry
- Datacija
- published 1756
- Vrsta
- Tehnika
- hand-colored etching
- Zbirka
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenca
- Javna domena, CC0
Opis slike
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.