American white pelican
1827-1838
John James Audubon presents the American White Pelican in all its majestic, slightly prehistoric glory. The bird's massive, pouched beak dominates the composition, rendered with scientific precision against a moody, stormy backdrop. Audubon famously created his 'Birds of America' series to document every bird species in the continent, often using wires to pose dead birds to capture such lifelike, dynamic stances. This print showcases his obsession with anatomical accuracy, from the delicate crest feathers to the bright yellow webbed feet, blending art with natural history in a way that changed science forever.
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- Hand-colored lithograph
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