This is a drawing of an eagle perched on a cliff with the sun setting in the background. The eagle is standing atop a rugged cliff, with the sun on the horizon casting rays of light outward. Cross-hatching is used throughout the drawing to add texture and contrast between light and shadow. The composition captures the grandeur of the eagle and the beauty of the setting sun.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1865-1895
- Medium
- pen and black ink over graphite on paperboard
- Dimensions
- 3024 × 4000 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original