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Mottled Owl

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of three owls perched on a pine branch. It features detailed illustrations of three different owls resting on the branches of a pine tree, complete with green needles and pine cones. The owl at the top left is brown with yellow eyes and intricate feather detailing. The one in the center has reddish-brown plumage with yellow eyes. The third owl at the bottom has white and brown feathers, set against the green pine branches. The composition captures the textures of the owls' feathers and the pine needles with delicate precision.

Artwork Details

Date
1830
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2611 × 3250 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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