Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). African Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax). Early 19th century. Artists_John Woodhouse Audubon such as coats of arms

such as coats of arms and ornate cartouches

Californian Vulture

Africa appears as a small island in the western sea identified as the Land of Western Women

The artist himself best expressed his goal in the preface to the first edition of his North American Indian Portfolio: "The history and customs of such a people

Jacques Barraband (French, 1767–1809). African Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax). Early 19th century. Artists_John Woodhouse Audubon such as coats of armsJacques Barraband (French, 17671809) African Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) France, early 19th century Gouache and watercolor on paper Sheet Size: 39 cm x 53. 5 cm A fierce and commanding raptor, its image resonates with the martial aspirations of Napoleon, whose imperial emblemthe eaglewas drawn from birds such as this. Provenance: This watercolor was a part of the extensive ornithological study commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte during the Egyptian