Hare Pursued by a Goshawk
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Hare Pursued by a Goshawk is a 1858 by Karl Bodmer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a forest scene with a twisted tree in the center. A hare lies frozen on the ground, its body tense. In the background, a goshawk perches on a branch, watching. The trees are bare, and the ground is covered in brush. The title says this is a hunt—hare vs. hawk. The artist used sharp lines to show the tension between them. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this print in person.
