Artwork
An Eagle
An Eagle is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Titian. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand on mount, lower left in graphite: verso Sir J. Reynolds (refers to collectors mark)
- Markings
- Marked:Sir Joshua Reynolds (Lugt 2364; Thomas Banks (Lugt 2423); Sir E. J. Poynter (Lugt 874)
About this work
Overview
An Eagle is a pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper, created by Titian in 1562. Mounted on decorated paper, the work showcases the artist's technical proficiency in capturing natural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an eagle with its head turned to the right and body angled downward, wings and tail feathers extended. The composition conveys a sense of dynamic pose, highlighting Titian's ability to render wildlife with precision and expressive detail.
Technique & Style
Executed in brown ink, the drawing features intricate lines and shading, imparting a sense of volume and weight to the eagle. The warm, earthy tone of the ink complements the natural subject, characteristic of Titian's innovative approach to capturing the natural world.
History & Provenance
Created in 1562, during Titian's later years in Renaissance Venice, the drawing reflects his mastery of line and form. As a leading Venetian painter, Titian's work in various subjects influenced subsequent generations of artists.
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Artist
Tiziano Vecellio (Italian:; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…
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