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Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis Photorealism Bird of Prey Painting
Photorealism Painting Gouache (Opaque Watercolour) on Illustration Board 1983 12 x 14 ins private collection
A Gouache Photorealism Bird Painting of a majestic looking Goshawk sitting on a bow perch bathed in early morning autumn light. The Hawk is alert to the movements of every passing bird in the sky. The Goshawk looks like a large Sparrow- hawk and is a very efficient hunter. In North America this bird is known as the Northern Goshawk.
It is leashed to the perch with leather jesses (seen hanging down) and has a bell to let its owner know its whereabouts when flying free after the Falconer's lure or live prey.
The gouache paint is handled like transparent watercolor but has a slightly gritty quality when used on the smooth CS10 line board. The pigment sits on the surface rather than sinking in. Background foliage is merely suggested.
The Goshawk belonged to Dr Nick Fox, leading Birds of Prey expert and author - check out his book shown below.
A Signed Greetings Card of this painting is available click here
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