Maakotka

About this work

This painting shows a large bird of prey perched on a rocky outcrop by the sea. The eagle faces left, its feathers dark brown with lighter patches on its wings, and its head is a warm golden-brown. Behind it, the water is calm with a distant island and a few boats, while the sky is soft and cloudy. The artist paid close attention to the bird’s sharp feathers and the way light hits its body. The background is simple but gives a sense of space and weather. Next, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.