Hermit Thrush (Turdus Solitarius)
1829
About this artwork
This is plate 58 from John James Audubon's seminal work, 'The Birds of America'. It depicts two Hermit Thrushes, identified as male and female, perched on a branch adorned with red berries. The print is a hand-colored aquatint engraving.
Did you know?
John James Audubon, a self-taught artist and ornithologist, embarked on an ambitious journey to document all the birds of North America in the early 19th century. His magnum opus, 'The Birds of America,' featured life-sized illustrations of over 400 species. This particular plate of the Hermit Thrush showcases his incredible dedication to capturing the beauty and detail of wildlife, often observing birds in their natural habitats before rendering them with scientific precision and artistic flair.
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Hermit Thrush (Turdus Solitarius)
John James Audubon, 1829
