John Murphy

British, c. 1748 - after 1820

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This is a painting with an eagle holding a smaller bird in its talons, while a fox looks on from a rocky ledge. The composition includes a large eagle with its wings raised, and a fox on a rocky outcrop. The background shows a cloudy sky, providing depth to the scene. The artwork is rendered in grayscale to emphasize textures and contrasts. This style is reminiscent of 18th-century animal studies and dramatic landscapes.
John Murphy, Eagle and Fox, 1799, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.34

Eagle and Fox

John Murphy · 1799 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.34