アカハタアホウドリ
1827-1838
Meet the Dusky Albatros, a chocolate-brown seabird captured in all its gloomy glory by John James Audubon. Standing on a rocky cliff with a stormy sea behind it, this bird looks ready to take flight at any moment. This image is a plate from Audubon’s famous book 'The Birds of America,' a massive 19th-century project to document every bird species in North America. Fun fact: Audubon often shot the birds first and used wires to pose them in lifelike positions, which explains why this albatross looks so alert despite likely being a stuffed model! The incredible detail in the feathers and bright yellow feet showcases the masterful hand-colored engraving technique used by Robert Havell.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
- Material
- Paper
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