Plate 16. Great-footed Hawk

johnjamesaudubon

vegetal

naturalistic theme

toned paper

egg art

bird

surrealism

watercolour illustration

surrealist

pencil art

watercolor

warm toned green

This hand-colored aquatint print, "Plate 16. Great-footed Hawk," is part of John James Audubon's renowned "Birds of America" series. Audubon was a pioneer in ornithological art, meticulously capturing the beauty and detail of North American birds. This print, featuring a pair of hawks feasting on a duck, showcases Audubon's keen observation and masterful skill in depicting the natural world with scientific accuracy and artistic expression.