Wood Pewee (Muscicapa Virens)
1831
About this artwork
This exquisite hand-colored aquatint, Plate CXV from John James Audubon's monumental "The Birds of America," showcases a Wood Pewee perched delicately on a flowering branch. The artwork is a testament to Audubon's dedication to capturing American ornithology with unparalleled detail and lifelike accuracy.
Did you know?
Audubon's "The Birds of America" is celebrated not only for its artistic brilliance but also for the sheer scale of the project. Audubon personally traveled extensively to observe, draw, and then supervise the engraving and hand-coloring of each plate, often enduring harsh conditions to capture every detail. This particular plate illustrates the Wood Pewee, a small, often elusive flycatcher native to the Americas, known for its distinctive 'pee-a-wee' song that echoes through woodlands.
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Wood Pewee (Muscicapa Virens)
John James Audubon, 1831
