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Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
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Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving)
985860 Great Auk, 1836 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 99.6x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Auk; Alca Impennis. Plate from The Birds of America, from Original Drawings. Robert Havell after John James Audubon (1758-1851). Hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving. Engraved in 1836. 99.6 x 66.7cm.); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23305498
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1830s 1836 American Artist Animal In The Wild Animal Marking Animal Pattern Animal Theme Animal Themes Animals In The Wild Aquatint Artist American Audubon Black Color Black Colour Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Engraved Etching Face To Face Facing Great Auk Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Havell Interaction John James Audubon Natural Phenomena Plate Prints R Havell Robert Havell Seabird Swim Swimming Two Animals White Color Artist British British Artist Handcoloured Natural Space
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This print showcases a hand-coloured etching with aquatint engraving of the Great Auk, created by renowned artist John James Audubon in 1836. The artwork measures an impressive 99.6x66.7 cm and is part of a private collection. The Great Auk, scientifically known as Alca Impennis, was a majestic seabird that sadly became extinct in the mid-19th century. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail brings this magnificent creature back to life on paper, capturing its essence and beauty for generations to admire. The image portrays two Great Auks swimming gracefully in their natural habitat, surrounded by the vastness of the sea and perched upon rocky outcrops. The hand colouring adds depth and vibrancy to their distinctive black and white plumage, making them truly stand out against the backdrop. Audubon's expertise as an illustrator shines through in this piece, showcasing his ability to capture not only the physical characteristics but also the personality and interaction between these remarkable birds. Their side profile allows us to appreciate every intricate detail while they face each other with curiosity or perhaps even affection. This print serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility towards preserving nature's wonders for future generations. It invites us into a world where wildlife thrived abundantly before human intervention took its toll. Let it inspire us to cherish and protect our precious natural spaces today.
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