The Vulture

About this work

This drawing shows a lone bird perched on a bare branch. The tree stands against a flat, empty background with a few scattered clouds and a faint horizon line. The bird looks alert, its feathers detailed with quick, precise lines. The artist used a simple but sharp style—just black lines on light paper. This kind of drawing is called an etching. Look up etching to see how artists like Callot made prints like this.