Anas strepera couesi
between 1922 and 1926
About this artwork
A scientific illustration depicting three ducks of the now-extinct Coues's gadwall species in a naturalistic habitat. The work exhibits meticulous attention to avian anatomy and plumage detail characteristic of Fuertes's bird illustrations.
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time, known for his ability to capture the specific 'personality' and posture of a bird rather than just its measurements. This particular species, the Coues's gadwall, was endemic to Washington Island in the central Pacific and unfortunately went extinct in the early 20th century due to overhunting and invasive predators, making this illustration an important historical record.
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Anas strepera couesi
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, between 1922 and 1926
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