Swainson's Warbler (Plate 30)
1828
About this artwork
This hand-colored engraving, Plate 30 from John James Audubon's monumental "The Birds of America," depicts a male Swainson's Warbler perched on a Tradescantia Virginica plant. It was drawn from nature by Audubon and subsequently engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell Jr. in London.
Did you know?
John James Audubon's "The Birds of America" is one of the most ambitious and celebrated ornithological works ever created, featuring life-sized illustrations of North American birds. To achieve such remarkable detail, Audubon would often hunt the birds himself, carefully pose them with wires, and then paint them, sometimes conducting extensive field studies over many years. The publication was an extraordinary undertaking, demanding significant travel and substantial financial backing, solidifying its legacy as a masterpiece blending art and natural history.
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Swainson's Warbler (Plate 30)
John James Audubon, 1828
