The Bald Eagle (Falco leucocephalus)
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1752
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This etching shows a bald eagle perched on a tree stump. Its sharp beak and white head stand out against dark lines. The bird’s chest is colored a pale tan. Hand coloring adds life to the bird’s feathers. Few prints from this era were colored by hand. It makes each copy a little different. This style was common when science and art overlapped. Look up Seligmann, Johann Michael to see more of his work.
