Ruffed Grouse
1828
About this artwork
This detailed ornithological illustration features three ruffed grouse amidst dense forest undergrowth and native flora. It is part of John James Audubon's monumental 'Birds of America' series, renowned for its life-size depictions of North American birds.
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John James Audubon's 'Birds of America' is a monumental work, famous for its life-size illustrations of American birds. To achieve this unprecedented accuracy, Audubon traveled extensively across North America, often hunting and posing birds with wires to capture their natural postures. The resulting plates not only documented species but also ignited public interest in ornithology and conservation.
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Ruffed Grouse
John James Audubon, 1828
