This is a painting with an eagle holding a smaller bird in its talons, while a fox looks on from a rocky ledge. The composition includes a large eagle with its wings raised, and a fox on a rocky outcrop. The background shows a cloudy sky, providing depth to the scene. The artwork is rendered in grayscale to emphasize textures and contrasts. This style is reminiscent of 18th-century animal studies and dramatic landscapes.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1799
- Medium
- mezzotint on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 9292 × 7375 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original