Grand-duc (Eagle Owl)

About this work

This print shows two owls perched in a dark forest. The bigger owl sits front and center, its feathers detailed with soft strokes, while the smaller owl peeks out from behind. The background is mostly shadows and tree branches, blending into the purple-gray tones of the paper. The artist used a scratchy, textured style to make the owls look almost alive. This print was made using a process where ink is rubbed onto a smooth stone, then transferred to paper—it’s called lithography. If you like this style, check out the National Gallery of Art, Washington for more works like it.