Autumnal Warbler (Sylvia Autumnalis) with White Canoe Birch (Betula papyrifera)
1830
About this artwork
This hand-colored engraving, Plate 88 from 'The Birds of America', features two Autumnal Warblers perched on the branches of a White Canoe Birch. The work was drawn from nature by Audubon and engraved, printed, and colored by R. Havell & Son.
Did you know?
John James Audubon, a pioneering ornithologist and artist, dedicated decades to documenting North American birds. His monumental 'Birds of America' series, from which this plate originates, is renowned for its life-size, hand-colored engravings. Audubon's meticulous observations and vibrant depictions revolutionized the field of ornithology and remain highly prized today for their scientific accuracy and artistic beauty.
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Autumnal Warbler (Sylvia Autumnalis) with White Canoe Birch (Betula papyrifera)
John James Audubon, 1830
