Indigo Bird
1829
About this artwork
This hand-colored aquatint engraving, Plate 74 from 'The Birds of America', depicts the Indigo Bird (Fringilla Cyanea) in various plumages, showcasing male adult, first-year male, and female specimens. The work was drawn by John James Audubon and engraved by Robert Havell Jr. in London.
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John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' is an monumental work in ornithology, celebrated for its life-sized illustrations of North American birds. This particular plate, featuring the Indigo Bird, showcases the meticulous detail and artistic dedication that made Audubon's folio a landmark achievement, capturing the essence of each species for both scientific and aesthetic appreciation.
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Indigo Bird
John James Audubon, 1829
