Little Owl

About this work

This image shows two owls perched on a rocky ledge. The top owl sits still, facing right, with soft brown and white feathers. Below, another owl hunches over a small mouse, its wings slightly spread. The background has green grass and a branch above the top owl. The owls’ feathers are painted in smooth, warm colors, with careful attention to details like the mouse’s tiny body. The artist used a mix of lines and shading to show texture. Next, check out how this work uses engraving.