Raven, Corvus Corax, Male, Thick Shell-bark Hickory
1830
About this artwork
This hand-colored aquatint depicts a male raven perched on a branch of a thick shell-bark hickory tree, meticulously illustrated as Plate 127 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "The Birds of America." The prints were famously engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell Jr. in London.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's "The Birds of America" is an iconic work, celebrated for its life-sized illustrations of North American birds, a monumental undertaking for its time. Each plate, like this detailed portrayal of a raven, captured the species with unprecedented accuracy and artistry. The project's immense scale and cost were offset by subscriptions from royalty and institutions across the globe, solidifying Audubon's legacy as a pioneer in ornithological art and natural history.
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Raven, Corvus Corax, Male, Thick Shell-bark Hickory
John James Audubon, 1830
