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Peregrine Falcons (Duck Hawks)
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A vigorous portrayal of two peregrine falcons with their fresh duck prey, John James Audubon's painting relates to his groundbreaking <em>Birds of America</em> publication that sought to depict every species of native North American bird posed in action with elements of their habitats. Based on his artistic and scientific successes, Audubon became the premier naturalist in the United States. After his death, he continued to be associated with bird and nature conservation, and several organizations devoted to such causes were named in his honor. However, in recent years, as Audubon's slaveholding and looting of Indigenous graves has become more widely acknowledged, an increasing number of these groups are changing their names.
| Artist / Maker | John James Audubon |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1827 |
| Culture / Origin | United States |
| Medium | oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | Framed: 74.9 x 101 x 10.2 cm (29 1/2 x 39 3/4 x 4 in.); Unframed: 64.5 x 91.5 cm (25 3/8 x 36 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Painting |
About the Artist
John James Audubon (American, born Haiti, 1785–1851) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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