Black and white sketch on gray paper, rough edges. Large bird dominates top half, dark shading on body and wings, head turned to right, beak pointed down, talons extended. Two smaller sketches below, one a rough outline of a man wearing a short jacket and pants, other a bird with wings spread, head down.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1810–20
- Medium
- Ink, wash, on paper
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 599 × 462 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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