Snail Kite with Frog
1829
About this artwork
This is a hand-colored aquatint engraving depicting a Snail Kite in flight, clutching a frog in its talons, set against a backdrop of marshland vegetation and water. It is part of John James Audubon's monumental "Birds of America" series.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's "Birds of America" is one of the most famous and comprehensive ornithological works ever produced. To fund this ambitious project, Audubon traveled extensively and often faced financial difficulties, selling subscriptions to wealthy patrons to finance the engraving and printing. His dedication to capturing every bird species in North America in its natural habitat and life-size resulted in a groundbreaking work that is still highly prized today.
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Snail Kite with Frog
John James Audubon, 1829
