Troglodyte d'hiver
1827-1838
John James Audubon revolutionized bird illustration by painting his subjects in dynamic, natural poses rather than as stiff specimens. In this plate from his massive 'The Birds of America' project, you can see the tiny Winter Wren and the Rock Wren—note the question mark Audubon added to the 'Rock Wren' label, showing even he wasn't totally sure of the classification! The birds are depicted with their characteristic cocked tails, perched on lichen-covered branches and mossy logs. This hand-colored engraving was produced by Robert Havell, capturing the intricate details of the feathers and the surrounding clover and grasses.
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- Hand-colored engraving
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