This is a painting of a hawk attacking a group of quails. The scene depicts the moment where a large hawk swoops down towards a covey of quails. The hawk is shown with its wings outstretched and talons extended as it dives. The quails, depicted with varied plumage, exhibit a panicked reaction, with some taking flight while others attempt to hide among the grassy landscape dotted with rocks. The background features a subtle rolling hillside. The painting shows detailed textures of the birds' feathers and the tension of the moment.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1830
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 4499 × 3062 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original