PICTURE

The image depicts a detailed illustration of two Great Horned Owls perched on a branch. The owls exhibit striking features with prominent ear tufts, large yellow eyes, and intricately patterned plumage in shades of brown and beige. Their powerful talons grip the branch, which is adorned with patches of lichen, providing a sense of their natural habitat. The owl on the left is shown in a more upright position, looking directly ahead, while the one on the right appears slightly smaller and more relaxed in posture. The background is a clean, light color, which emphasizes the vivid and precise details of the owls’ feathers and stature. The text “Great Horned Owl” is elegantly inscribed at the bottom, identifying the species depicted in this artistic rendering. This illustration captures the majestic and mysterious presence of these nocturnal birds, often seen as symbols of wisdom and intelligence in various cultures.

The image depicts a detailed illustration of two Great Horned Owls perched on a branch. The owls exhibit striking features with prominent ear tufts, large yellow eyes, and intricately patterned plumage in shades of brown and beige. Their powerful talons grip the branch, which is adorned with patches of lichen, providing a sense of their natural habitat. The owl on the left is shown in a more upright position, looking directly ahead, while the one on the right appears slightly smaller and more relaxed in posture. The background is a clean, light color, which emphasizes the vivid and precise details of the owls’ feathers and stature. The text “Great Horned Owl” is elegantly inscribed at the bottom, identifying the species depicted in this artistic rendering. This illustration captures the majestic and mysterious presence of these nocturnal birds, often seen as symbols of wisdom and intelligence in various cultures.

Name/Title

PICTURE

Entry/Object ID

1979.1.16 O

Description

"GREAT HORNED OWL"/AUDUBON BIRDS OF AMERICA/BY: R.T. PETERSON

Collection

Birds

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Picture

Nomenclature Class

Art

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Parts

Count

1

Condition

Overall Condition

Good