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Marsh Hawk

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting depicting three marsh hawks in different poses. The top hawk has orange-brown feathers with detailed patterns, standing with partially open wings and its head slightly turned down. The second hawk below it has bluish-grey plumage with yellow eyes, perched on a branch. The third hawk at the bottom appears to be feeding with its head down, set against a background of grasses and water. The scene is detailed, showing the birds' plumage and the habitat.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
3681 × 5478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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