Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo), Plate I
1827
About this artwork
This is Plate I from John James Audubon's monumental work, 'The Birds of America', featuring a detailed depiction of a wild turkey. The original series consisted of 435 hand-colored prints, making it one of the most comprehensive ornithological studies.
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John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' is one of the most famous and comprehensive ornithological works ever produced. It featured life-sized illustrations of North American birds, a revolutionary approach at the time. The wild turkey, a symbol of American wildlife, was aptly chosen as the very first plate in this ambitious project.
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Wild Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo), Plate I
John James Audubon, 1827
