Broad-winged Hawk (Falco pennsylvanicus) Plate 91
1830
About this artwork
This hand-colored aquatint engraving depicts two Broad-winged Hawks perched on branches of a Black Walnut (Juglans perennis) tree. It is Plate 91 from John James Audubon's monumental ornithological work, 'The Birds of America'.
Did you know?
John James Audubon dedicated his life to documenting every bird species in North America, often traveling extensively and enduring hardships to observe and paint birds in their natural habitats. 'The Birds of America' is famous for its life-sized illustrations, some of which required innovative techniques to capture the scale of larger birds. The project was so ambitious that it nearly bankrupted him, yet it stands as a towering achievement in both art and ornithology.
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Broad-winged Hawk (Falco pennsylvanicus) Plate 91
John James Audubon, 1830
