The Falcon
A seated figure occupies the center of this 1909 composition, draped in traditional attire that suggests a bygone era. The subject sits upon a bench-like structure, legs crossed, holding a bird perched calmly upon a hand. A red curtain hangs in the background, providing a dramatic, enclosed setting that implies a domestic or stage-like interior. Near the floor, a small bowl containing fruit rests beside the bench, grounding the scene…








