Pintail (Dafila acuta)
1914 N.Y. State Museum
About this artwork
This scientific illustration from 'Birds of New York' depicts a male and female pintail duck in flight over a marshy landscape. It serves as a visual guide for ornithological classification.
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes was one of the most prolific bird illustrators of the early 20th century, often credited with setting the standard for field identification guides. His work for the 'Birds of New York' series is highly regarded for its anatomical accuracy and ability to capture the specific characteristics of bird motion in flight. He traveled extensively across the globe to observe his subjects in their natural habitats before translating them to the printed page.
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Pintail (Dafila acuta)
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, 1914
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