Blue-winged Warbler and Louisiana Flag (Plate 113)
1827
About this artwork
This print, known as Plate 113 from John James Audubon's monumental "The Birds of America," depicts two Blue-winged Warblers perched on a Louisiana Flag iris. It was drawn by Audubon and expertly engraved by Robert Havell Jr.
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John James Audubon's "The Birds of America" is an iconic ornithological work, renowned for its life-sized depictions of American birds. To create such detailed and accurate portrayals, Audubon would often shoot birds to study their anatomy and plumage up close, then pose them dynamically before meticulously drawing and painting them. Robert Havell Jr. played a crucial role, translating Audubon's original watercolors into exquisite hand-colored engravings.
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Blue-winged Warbler and Louisiana Flag (Plate 113)
John James Audubon, 1827
