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Passerina caerulea, blue grosbeak
Plate 122 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Asterid Audubon Birds Of America Cardinal Cardinal Bird Cardinalidae Cornaceae Cornales Cornus Dogwood Eudicot Grosbeak Nest Passeriformes Angiospermae Blue Grosbeak Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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Plate 122 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," showcases the vibrant and captivating Blue Grosbeak, Passerina caerulea. This exquisite illustration, originally engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London between 1831 and 1834, is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic mastery of the time. The Blue Grosbeak, a member of the Cardinalidae family, is depicted perched gracefully on a slender branch of a Cornus (dogwood) tree. The bird's brilliant blue plumage is contrasted beautifully against the intricately detailed brown bark and the lush green foliage of the angiosperm plant. The Blue Grosbeak is an asterid eudicot, a type of flowering plant belonging to the magnoliophyta division, which includes all seed-producing plants. The Blue Grosbeak is shown in its natural habitat, surrounded by the cornaceae family, which includes dogwoods and other flowering plants. The bird's beak, as suggested by its name, is large and robust, resembling that of a cardinal. The Blue Grosbeak is a passerine bird, belonging to the order Passeriformes, and is known for its distinctive song. This hand-colored aquatint illustration not only captures the essence of the Blue Grosbeak but also showcases the intricate details of the plant species in its environment. The use of aquatint, a printmaking technique that involves the application of tiny particles of ink to a copper plate, adds depth and texture to the image, making it a true masterpiece of natural history art.
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