An eagle with outstretched wings standing on a rock, surrounded by six other birds

After Wenceslaus Hollar Bohemian
After Francis Barlow British
late 17th–early 18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: An eagle with outstretched wings standing on a rock, surrounded by six other birds
  • Artist: (?) Anonymous, British, 18th century
  • Artist: After Wenceslaus Hollar (Bohemian, Prague 1607–1677 London)
  • Artist: After Francis Barlow (British, Lincolnshire ca. 1626–1704 London)
  • Date: late 17th–early 18th century
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Plate: 5 1/8 × 7 5/16 in. (13 × 18.5 cm)
    Sheet: 7 3/8 × 10 13/16 in. (18.8 × 27.5 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Museum Accession, 1983
  • Object Number: Museum Accession.1983.1(4)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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