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Dendroica discolor, prairie warbler
Plate 14 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1827-30), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Plate 14 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the vibrant and intricately detailed illustration of the Dendroica discolor, commonly known as the Prairie Warbler. This exquisite print is from the original double elephant folio edition, produced between 1827 and 130. The plate was engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London. The Prairie Warbler, a medium-sized New World warbler, is depicted perched gracefully on a branch, its plumage a striking contrast of yellow and olive hues. The background is adorned with a lush prairie landscape, teeming with life. In the foreground, a bovid, likely a bison or buffalo, grazes peacefully among the tall grasses and angiosperms, or flowering plants, such as Buchloe dactyloides, commonly known as switchgrass. Audubon's masterful illustration showcases the intricate details of both the Prairie Warbler and the bovid, as well as the beauty of the prairie ecosystem. The use of aquatint, a technique that creates a rich tonal range through the application of tiny dots, adds depth and texture to the print. This image is a testament to Audubon's unwavering dedication to documenting the natural world and the artistic mastery of R. Havell (& Son). The Prairie Warbler and the bovid, both iconic species of North America, are brought to life in this stunning work of art, reminding us of the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of preserving the natural world for future generations.
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