Small green crested flycatcher
1827-1838
Audubon's 'Small Green Crested Flycatcher' captures a dynamic moment of nature, with one bird perching calmly on a berry-laden branch while the other swoops in with wings spread wide to snatch a hovering moth. This plate comes from his monumental 'The Birds of America,' a project where he traveled the wilderness to sketch birds in dramatic, action-filled poses rather than stiff profiles. The Havell edition, printed in London, is famous for its massive size and stunning hand-colored details that brought American wildlife to European audiences.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving
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