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This is the tenth and final in a series of ten paintings for my thesis, An Illustrative Exploration of Birds of Prey in History and Culture. Here I've explored the gyrfalcon in European falconry.

There was a strict social rank system when it came to falconry in medieval Europe. Peasants were only allowed sparrowhawks, and higher ranks were allowed 'greater' birds. The gyrfalcon, the largest and strongest of the falcons, was reserved for kings.

Watercolor on cold-press arches, about 9X11.7 inches

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:iconjirakotsu:
Very beautiful! Are you glad to have finished everything finally? ;A;

They were all very nicely done >w< I love these feathers~


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:iconelvenmaedchen:
oh wonderful work! what a beautiful bird ^_^
:iconwarfalcon:
Aww, cute bird! Very pretty and you did a wonderful job with all of them.

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:iconslayersyrena:
That is one gorgeous bird. I love the patterns on his feathers. I sure hope you got lots o' kudos from your professor on your thesis. It looks like you put a lot of labor and love into it.

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:iconcelyddon:
Perfect!!! I love it!
:iconembryh:
Great detail!

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Aww I didn't realize gyrfalcons were so cute :heart: brilliant job - it really does look quite royal with the grey and black plumage. :) Love the head!

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:iconikarus-exe:
Gyrs are one of my favorites! Great rendering. I really wish I could do watercolor as well as you. :D

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