Golden Eagle by Prideaux John Selby

Golden Eagle 1821 - 1834

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print, engraving

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egg art

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print

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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england

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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animal drawing portrait

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watercolour illustration

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engraving

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watercolor

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warm toned green

This hand-colored etching by Prideaux John Selby from 1821-1834 depicts a Golden Eagle. This print is part of the artist’s larger work *Illustrations of British Ornithology*, which was published in 39 volumes. Selby's illustrations are notable for their scientific accuracy and attention to detail. In this particular plate, a rodent is depicted as the eagle's prey, emphasizing its predatory nature.

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