Plate V: Warblers of North America
1917 Internet Archive
About this artwork
A scientific plate featuring illustrations of six different warblers from North America, identified by their gender and species. The birds are perched on bare branches against a white background.
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes is considered one of the most prolific and influential bird artists of the early 20th century. His work was highly valued for its accuracy, as he was known for studying birds in their natural habitats rather than relying solely on museum specimens. This particular plate serves as a quintessential example of early 20th-century ornithological field guides, which helped foster a public appreciation for bird conservation.
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Plate V: Warblers of North America
Louis Agassiz Fuertes, 1917
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