Eagle Losing an Old Feather

About this work

This drawing shows a big eagle in mid-flight, losing a feather near its tail. Below it, a wavy sea stretches toward a rocky shore with a few small buildings and trees. The sky is full of swirling clouds, and the whole scene looks a little rough and dramatic. The feather the eagle drops might stand for something lost or fading—maybe time or power. The artist used lines to create texture, making the eagle’s feathers and the water look almost three-dimensional. Next, check out how this was made using etching.