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Canvas Print : Molothrus ater, brown-headed cowbird
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Molothrus ater, brown-headed cowbird
Plate 99 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Foraging Headed Icteridae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Sauropsid Sauropsida Brown Headed Cowbird Cowbird Molothrus Molothrus Ater
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the beauty of the natural world with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning image features the Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), captured in intricate detail from the iconic double elephant folio edition of John James Audubon's Birds of America. Hand-coloured and meticulously engraved by R. Havell (& Son) in London, this timeless masterpiece is now available as a high-quality canvas print for your home or office. Bring the wonder of Audubon's Birds of America into your space and elevate your décor with this captivating work of art."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 99 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the intricately detailed illustration of the Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater. This stunning hand-colored aquatint print, engraved, printed, and colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London between 1827 and 130, showcases the Brown-headed Cowbird in its natural habitat, foraging on the ground. The Brown-headed Cowbird, a member of the Icteridae family and the Passeriformes order, is a passerine bird known for its distinctive brown head, blue wings, and long, decurved beak. The bird's body is adorned with a mix of blue, brown, and black feathers, creating a striking contrast against its bright yellow eyes. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and patterns of the bird's feathers, as well as the realistic depiction of its beak and legs. The artist's keen observation skills are also showcased in the accurate representation of the bird's posture and behavior, as it hunts for food on the forest floor. The Brown-headed Cowbird is a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, allowing the cowbird chick to be raised by the host bird. This behavior is not depicted in the illustration, but it adds an interesting layer of complexity to the bird's ecology and behavior. Audubon's "Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece of natural history illustration, and this plate is a testament to the artist's dedication to accurately documenting the natural world. The hand-colored aquatint process used to create these prints allowed for a level of detail and nuance that was unmatched in the time period, making each print a unique work of art.
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