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Spiza americana, dickcissel
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Spiza americana, dickcissel
Plate 384 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Aquatint Audubon Birds Of America Brow Cardinal Cardinal Bird Cardinalidae Angiospermae Dickcissel Magnoliophyta
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This stunning hand-colored aquatint print of the Dickcissel (Spiza americana), Plate 384 from John James Audubon's iconic work "Birds of America," showcases the intricate details of this vibrant and distinctive bird. Audubon's masterful anatomical accuracy is evident in the depiction of the Dickcissel's brow, eye, and beak, which are rendered with remarkable precision. The Dickcissel is a cardinalidae bird, belonging to the larger group of Aves, or birds, and is a member of the Angiospermae, or flowering plants, which is evident in the background of the print with its display of magnoliophyta, or angiosperms, in full bloom. The Dickcissel is depicted in its natural habitat, outside, during daytime, with the sun casting dappled light through the leaves of the surrounding flowers. The Dickcissel's bib, a distinctive feature of the male, is a bright orange-red color, contrasting beautifully with the green leaves and yellow flowers in the background. The Dickcissel is a ground-feeding bird, and can often be found foraging for seeds and insects among the flowers of the daytime. This print, engraved, printed, and hand-colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London, is a testament to the artistry and scientific accuracy of Audubon's work. The intricate details of the Dickcissel's anatomy, combined with the vibrant colors and lifelike depiction of its surroundings, make this a truly captivating work of art.
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