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Tengmalm's Owl

Robert Havell after John James Audubon

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of two owls perched on branches. The painting features two owls, one in a resting position with its wings partially open, and the other standing upright with alert eyes gazing at its surroundings. Their plumage is detailed, exhibiting a mix of brown, white, and grey with distinct patterns and markings. The owl facing forward has yellow eyes. The realism in the texture of the feathers and the natural posture of the owls give the painting a lifelike quality.

Artwork Details

Date
1837
Medium
hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
Dimensions
2378 × 2948 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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