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Vireo flavifrons, yellow-throated vireo
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Vireo flavifrons, yellow-throated vireo
Plate 119 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London
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Plate 119 from John James Audubon's renowned work, "Birds of America," features the vibrant and intricately detailed illustration of the Yellow-throated Vireo (Vireo flavifrons). This exquisite print, part of the original double elephant folio edition produced between 1831 and 1834, showcases the bird's lifelike representation, with its long, slender bill, distinctive yellow throat, and olive-green back. The Yellow-throated Vireo is a passerine bird, belonging to the family Vireonidae, and is native to North and Central America. The illustration also includes a branch adorned with hydrangea flowers, adding a touch of natural beauty to the scene. Hydrangeas are angiosperms, flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed in an ovary. They are dicotyledons, meaning they have two seed leaves, and are part of the order Sapindales, which also includes the rose family. The specific family of the hydrangea is Hydrangeaceae, and it is depicted here in its full bloom, with large, showy flowers. Audubon's masterpiece was created using the aquatint technique, a complex printing process that involved engraving the metal plate with a fine needle and then applying a ground, which held the ink in the recesses of the engraving. The plate was then washed with water, allowing the ink to flow into the grooves and cover the surface with a tonal image. The print was then hand-colored, adding an additional layer of detail and realism. The Yellow-throated Vireo's perch, with its intricate texture and lifelike appearance, is a testament to the skill and artistry of the engravers, R. Havell & Son, and the hand-colorists who brought Audubon's vision to life. This stunning print is not only a valuable piece of natural history but also a work of art that continues to captivate and inspire.
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