Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Museums > Natural History Museum
Seiurus motacilla, Louisiana waterthrush
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Seiurus motacilla, Louisiana waterthrush
Plate 19 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
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8585421
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10704484
Alismatales Aquatint Araceae Arum Lily Audubon Berry Birds Of America Brassica Brassicaceae Brassicales Cruciferae Eudicot Eurosid Angiospermae Brassica Rapa Dicot Dicotyledon Helmitheros
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Elephant Birds
> Related Images
> Arts
> Artists
> A
> John James Audubon
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Museums
> Natural History Museum
EDITORS COMMENTS
Seiurus motacilla, commonly known as the Louisiana Waterthrush, is depicted in this stunning hand-colored aquatint plate from John James Audubon's "Birds of America." This exquisite illustration, part of the original double elephant folio published between 1827 and 130, was engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London. The Louisiana Waterthrush is a migratory bird that can be found in the eastern United States and Canada. It is a member of the family Helmitheros and the order Passeriformes, or perching birds. The bird is shown perched on a branch, its beak delicately holding a berry. The surrounding foliage includes various flowering plants, such as Brassicaceae, Araceae, and Arisaema. The background of the illustration showcases a diverse array of angiosperms, or flowering plants, including Eudicotyledons, Angiospermae, Cruciferae, Brassicales, and Arisinales. Some of the plants depicted include Brassica rapa, a type of turnip, and Alismatales, or water plants. The Louisiana Waterthrush is a bird of the order Aves, and its scientific name, Seiurus motacilla, reflects its taxonomic classification as a bird in the family Helmitheros and the genus Seiurus. The bird's name "motacilla" is derived from the Latin word for "mottled," referring to the bird's speckled plumage. This beautiful illustration not only showcases the intricate details of the Louisiana Waterthrush but also highlights the rich biodiversity of the plants and ecosystems that surround it. The hand-colored aquatint technique used by Audubon and Havell & Son captures the vibrant colors and textures of both the bird and its surroundings, making this a true masterpiece of natural history art.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
