Golden Eagle

Golden Eagle

Robert Havell Jr.

1833

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

About this work

This eagle looks fierce and powerful, gripping a hare in its talons. Its feathers are dark brown with lighter edges, and its head is mostly white with a yellow beak. The background shows a rocky cliff with a few trees and a body of water, giving it a wild, natural feel. The eagle’s sharp eyes and open beak make it seem ready to attack. The artist used careful lines to show every feather and detail of the animal’s claws. If you like this, look up engraving to see how artists create sharp, precise images like this.

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