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Pigeon Hawk

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two birds perched on a branch with leaves. The birds are detailed and realistic, one positioned towards the top of the branch and the other below it. The branch curves gently and is complemented by large green leaves with some brownish tones. The background is a pale, neutral tone.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2641 × 3264 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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