Poster Print : Molothrus ater, brown-headed cowbird
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Molothrus ater, brown-headed cowbird
Plate 99 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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Aquatint Audubon Foraging Headed Icteridae Pair Passeriformes Passerine Sauropsid Sauropsida Brown Headed Cowbird Cowbird Molothrus Molothrus Ater
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Poster Prints collection: a stunning representation of the Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater), taken from the iconic "Birds of America" series by John James Audubon. This exquisite print, featuring Plate 99 from Audubon's original double elephant folio (1827-30), has been meticulously hand-coloured, engraved, and printed by R. Havell (& Son) in London. Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home or office with this beautiful and authentic work of art, expertly reproduced from one of the most famous ornithological publications in history."
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.6cm (11.9" x 7.7")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 99 from John James Audubon's seminal work, "Birds of America," features the intricately detailed illustration of the Brown-headed Cowbird, Molothrus ater. This stunning hand-colored aquatint print, engraved, printed, and colored by R. Havell (& Son) in London between 1827 and 130, showcases the Brown-headed Cowbird in its natural habitat, foraging on the ground. The Brown-headed Cowbird, a member of the Icteridae family and the Passeriformes order, is a passerine bird known for its distinctive brown head, blue wings, and long, decurved beak. The bird's body is adorned with a mix of blue, brown, and black feathers, creating a striking contrast against its bright yellow eyes. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and patterns of the bird's feathers, as well as the realistic depiction of its beak and legs. The artist's keen observation skills are also showcased in the accurate representation of the bird's posture and behavior, as it hunts for food on the forest floor. The Brown-headed Cowbird is a brood parasite, meaning it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds, allowing the cowbird chick to be raised by the host bird. This behavior is not depicted in the illustration, but it adds an interesting layer of complexity to the bird's ecology and behavior. Audubon's "Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece of natural history illustration, and this plate is a testament to the artist's dedication to accurately documenting the natural world. The hand-colored aquatint process used to create these prints allowed for a level of detail and nuance that was unmatched in the time period, making each print a unique work of art.
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