Artwork
An Eagle
An Eagle is an ink drawing by the Renaissance artist Titian. It dates from 1562 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
An Eagle is a pen and brown ink drawing on laid paper, created by Titian in 1562. Mounted on decorated paper, the work showcases the artist's technical proficiency in capturing natural subjects.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts an eagle with its head turned to the right and body angled downward, wings and tail feathers extended. The composition conveys a sense of dynamic pose, highlighting Titian's ability to render wildlife with precision and expressive detail.
Technique & Style
Executed in brown ink, the drawing features intricate lines and shading, imparting a sense of volume and weight to the eagle. The warm, earthy tone of the ink complements the natural subject, characteristic of Titian's innovative approach to capturing the natural world.
History & Provenance
Created in 1562, during Titian's later years in Renaissance Venice, the drawing reflects his mastery of line and form. As a leading Venetian painter, Titian's work in various subjects influenced subsequent generations of artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tiziano Vecellio (Italian: ; c. 1488/1490 – 27 August 1576), Latinized as Titianus, hence known in English as Titian ( TISH-ən), was an Italian Renaissance painter. The most important artist of Renaissance Venetian…
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