Icelandic Gyrfalcon by Unknown Artist. An Icelandic gyrfalcon perches on a gloved hand, wearing a plumed hood against a soft, atmospheric sky.

Icelandic Gyrfalcon

Unknown Artist

1759 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A regal 18th-century study of a hooded Icelandic gyrfalcon perched on a falconer's glove.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

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Study · Library · Office
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft white, Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1759, this meticulous oil study depicts an Icelandic gyrfalcon in traditional falconry gear. The bird is shown wearing a decorative plumed hood while resting on a richly detailed leather and red velvet falconer's glove, set against a muted, expansive sky that emphasizes its noble profile and the technical mastery of the feather work.

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