This artwork features a white-headed eagle perched on a branch. The eagle has detailed brown feathers, with its head turned upwards and beak open. The wings and body display brown shades with white edges. The eagle's talons grip the curved branch. The background is plain, emphasizing the eagle. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for bird illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1832
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3126 × 4619 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original