White-headed Eagle
1827-1838
Audubon's 'White-headed Eagle' (now known as the Bald Eagle) captures a dramatic moment of triumph, with the majestic bird gripping a freshly caught catfish on a rocky shore. Rather than a stiff scientific pose, Audubon famously shot his subjects and wired them into dynamic, lifelike positions for his sketches. This plate comes from his monumental book 'The Birds of America', one of the most expensive and celebrated publications in history, featuring life-sized illustrations of North American wildlife.
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