Bécasseau à poitrine fauve
1827-1838
John James Audubon traveled the rugged American wilderness to capture birds in their natural habitats, resulting in this stunning plate from his massive 'The Birds of America' project. Notice how the bird on the right stretches its wings dramatically—a classic Audubon trick to show off every feather detail while keeping the composition dynamic and lively. These life-sized illustrations were so huge they required a special 'double-elephant' folio paper, making it one of the most expensive and ambitious books ever published in the 19th century!
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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