Present Swain Warbler. Sylvia Icterocephala. Plate 59
1829
About this artwork
A detailed hand-colored engraving from John James Audubon's monumental "The Birds of America," depicting two birds identified as "Present Swain Warbler" (Sylvia Icterocephala) perched on branches of a White-flowered Moth Mullein plant. The illustration was drawn by Audubon and engraved by Robert Havell Jr.
Did you know?
John James Audubon, a self-taught ornithologist and artist, embarked on an ambitious journey to document all birds of North America, resulting in his groundbreaking folio, "The Birds of America." This particular plate exemplifies the meticulous detail and life-size scale Audubon insisted upon, often involving years of field study and observation to capture birds in their natural habitats. The plates, individually engraved and hand-colored, were revolutionary for their scientific accuracy and artistic quality, setting a new standard for ornithological illustration.
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Present Swain Warbler. Sylvia Icterocephala. Plate 59
John James Audubon, 1829
