This is a painting of a vulture perched on a rock. The vulture has a large, hooked beak and yellow eyes. Its head and neck have light feathers, while its body is dark brown with hints of gold on the wings and tail. The vulture is standing on a flat rock surrounded by grass. This painting is in the style of 18th century ornithological illustrations.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1793
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Dimensions
- 2911 × 4738 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original