Two Eagles with Tower in Background
1637
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1637
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows two eagles perched on a thin branch. Their feathers are drawn with sharp, crisscrossed lines, making them look bold and real. Behind them, a simple tower rises over a faint, wavy landscape. The artist used fine, precise lines to show the eagles’ feathers and claws. The background is sketchy, almost like a quick note, so the focus stays on the birds. Next, check out the technique: etching.
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