Wood Wren (House Wren), Plate 83
1830
About this artwork
This ornithological plate depicts a male Wood Wren (now known as House Wren) and several young birds around their intricately detailed nest, perched on a branch. It is Plate 83 from John James Audubon's monumental work, 'The Birds of America', engraved and hand-colored by Robert Havell Jr.
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John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' is one of the most ambitious and celebrated natural history publications ever created. It features 435 hand-colored, life-size prints of North American birds. This particular plate, like many others, was meticulously engraved and colored by Robert Havell Jr. and his team, bringing Audubon's vivid observations to life for audiences across the globe.
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Wood Wren (House Wren), Plate 83
John James Audubon, 1830
