Sepia-toned etching of a framed picture containing an owl sitting on a book. The owl is positioned on the left side of the book; it faces forward with its wings folded. The book is open, revealing blank pages. The frame contains the Latin words "PAUCA" and "PAUCIS" on the bottom left and right corners. The frame sits on a ledge in a large outdoor scene. The background shows a cityscape on the left with a bridge, buildings, and a bird in flight. On the right is a ship. The cityscape features people and a horse-drawn carriage. The cloudy sky contains owls. The entire scene is rendered in dark and light shades of brown. The artwork's title, The Owl, is associated with artist Félix Hilaire Buhot.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 662 × 900 px
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