This is a painting of a long-eared owl perched on a branch. The owl is depicted with elongated ear tufts and orange eyes. The plumage is rendered in earthy tones with intricate patterns of browns, tans, and subtle hints of white. The branch is painted in muted grays. The style is reminiscent of John James Audubon, known for detailed ornithological illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 1965 × 2906 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original