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Brasilian Caracara Eagle

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two birds engaging in a dynamic scene. The image portrays one bird perched on a branch with its wings partially extended, while the second bird appears to be swooping down with wings fully spread. Both birds have dark brown, beige, and gray plumage. Their beaks are prominently visible, with hues of pink around the eyes and beak. The detailing of feathers emphasizes movement.

Artwork Details

Date
1833
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
3149 × 4683 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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