Gold-winged Woodpecker (Picus Auratus), Plate 37
1828
About this artwork
An aquatint engraving depicting several Gold-winged Woodpeckers (Northern Flickers) in various poses around a tree trunk, illustrating their natural behavior, possibly feeding. This print is from John James Audubon's seminal work, "The Birds of America."
Did you know?
John James Audubon's "Birds of America" is one of the most ambitious ornithological works ever undertaken. To create this monumental collection, Audubon traveled extensively across North America, observing and painting birds in their natural habitats. The "double elephant folio" prints, named for their enormous size, were produced through a complex process of engraving, printing, and hand-coloring, making them incredibly expensive and a significant achievement in both art and science.
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Gold-winged Woodpecker (Picus Auratus), Plate 37
John James Audubon, 1828
