This is a painting of two sharp-shinned hawks perched on branches. The top hawk is holding a small rodent in its talons, while the lower hawk is gazing outward. The hawks have dark plumage on their backs and wings, with a brown and white pattern on their underbellies. Their legs and talons are yellow, contrasting with the background. The branches they are on are detailed. This is in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 2206 × 2870 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original