Haubenente
1827-1838
John James Audubon brings the Tufted Duck to life in this stunning plate from his legendary 'Birds of America' project. Notice the dramatic contrast between the male's sleek black-and-white tuxedo look with that rusty red neck, and the female's camouflaged brown feathers—nature's perfect disguise! Audubon was famous for depicting birds in their natural habitats rather than as stiff, scientific specimens, often going to great lengths (literally hanging freshly killed birds on wires) to capture these dynamic, lifelike poses. This specific plate, number 234, showcases his incredible attention to detail, from the texture of the feathers to the webbed feet resting on the rocky shore.
- Technique
- Hand-colored engraving and aquatint
- Material
- Paper
- Dimensions
- 39 3/8 x 26 1/4 inches (99.1 x 66.7 cm)
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