Green Black-capped Flycatcher (Wilson's Warbler)
1831
About this artwork
This hand-colored aquatint engraving, titled "Green Black-capped Flycatcher (Wilson's Warbler)", is Plate 134 from John James Audubon's renowned *The Birds of America*. It meticulously illustrates two birds perched amidst flowering plants.
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John James Audubon's *The Birds of America* is a monumental achievement, celebrated for its life-sized depictions of North American birds. To capture the precise details for his illustrations, Audubon often shot specimens, then wired them into lifelike poses, a pioneering yet controversial method that allowed for an unprecedented level of accuracy in ornithological art. This particular plate exemplifies his dedication to both scientific precision and artistic beauty.
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Green Black-capped Flycatcher (Wilson's Warbler)
John James Audubon, 1831
