1895
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Grand-duc (Eagle Owl) is a 1895 ink by Henri de Groux, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This lithograph features three owls in a dark, wooded setting. The largest owl stands prominently in the center, while two smaller owls sit to its left. The owls' feathers are rendered in various shades of gray, with darker tones used for the shadows and lighter tones for the highlights. The background of the image is dominated by the dark woods, with the trees and foliage visible behind the owls. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the owls appearing to be lost in thought. For more information on this technique, explore the art of lithography.
Henry de Groux (15 September 1866 – 12 January 1930) was a Belgian Symbolist painter, sculptor and lithographer.
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