Recreate the wild splendor of American ornithology from the nineteenth century with this beautiful reproduction of Audubon's Short-Eared Owl (Asio Flammeus). First published in the famous work The Birds of America by Audubon himself, this breathtaking painting embodies the lifelike quality which contributed to his fame.Unlike the more formal and scientific drawings of the time, Audubon painted the owl sitting on top of a rough, aged branch and leaning forward with its bright yellow eyes wide open. All the detailed brush strokes including the intricate golden-brown feathers and the hardly noticeable "ears" have been accurately captured in their full vibrant glory.No matter where you put it—in a library or a living room—the work will always serve as an elegant decoration and a memorial to early American natural history.
