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The Alpine Vulture

1793

British 18th Century

Associated Names

British 18th Century

Artist

This is a painting of a vulture perched on a rock. The vulture has a large, hooked beak and yellow eyes. Its head and neck have light feathers, while its body is dark brown with hints of gold on the wings and tail. The vulture is standing on a flat rock surrounded by grass. This painting is in the style of 18th century ornithological illustrations.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored etching
Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. George Benjamin Green
Dimensions

sheet: 24 × 14.5 cm (9 7/16 × 5 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1973.26.2

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65565380

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