The Wounded Eagle
1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Rosa Bonheur
Rosa Bonheur was a French artist known best as a painter of animals (animalière).
See the richer artist page1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Wounded Eagle is a 1870 oil by Rosa Bonheur, held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a large bird in flight, its wings spread wide. The bird is brown with lighter feathers on its chest and darker feathers on its wings and tail. Its beak is open, and it appears to be in mid-scream. The background of the painting is a blue sky with white clouds. The bird's wings are outstretched, and its feathers are ruffled, giving the impression of movement and energy. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the bird's feathers and the texture of the sky. The painting is a beautiful representation of a bird in flight, and it invites the viewer to explore the world of wildlife art. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique in depth.
Rosa Bonheur was a French artist known best as a painter of animals (animalière).
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