Bewick's Long-tailed Wren (Troglodytes Bewickii), Plate 18
1827
About this artwork
This artwork is Plate 18 from John James Audubon's monumental publication 'The Birds of America', featuring a meticulously detailed hand-colored engraving of a Bewick's Long-tailed Wren perched on a branch. The original drawing was created by Audubon and engraved by Robert Havell Jr.
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John James Audubon, a self-taught ornithologist and artist, embarked on an ambitious quest to document all known bird species of North America. His masterwork, 'The Birds of America,' is celebrated not only for its artistic beauty but also for its groundbreaking scientific accuracy, depicting birds in life-size and dynamic poses, often within their natural habitats, which was revolutionary for its time.
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Bewick's Long-tailed Wren (Troglodytes Bewickii), Plate 18
John James Audubon, 1827
