This is a painting of a hawk perched on a branch. The artwork features a detailed depiction of a hawk with intricately painted feathers displaying shades of brown, orange, and hints of white. The bird has a majestic and poised demeanor, with its piercing eye and sharp beak, while its talons clutch onto a branch. The background is a plain, off-white color which highlights the hawk. This is done in the style of John James Audubon.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1837
- Medium
- hand-colored engraving and aquatint on Whatman wove paper
- Dimensions
- 3682 × 3111 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original