Plate 134 Hemlock Warbler - John James Audubon

This print features two Hemlock Warblers perched on a leafy branch, showcasing Audubon's meticulous detail and scientific accuracy. The birds' yellow throats and chests contrast with their grey and black wings, set against a plain background.

John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, notable for his expansive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, *The Birds of America*, is a collection of 435 life-size prints. Audubon's work combines artistic skill with scientific observation. He identified 25 new species and produced some of the best-known ornithological illustrations. His meticulous approach involved studying birds in their natural habitats, and then depicting them with scientific accuracy. He remains a significant figure in both art and science. Plate 134, titled Hemlock Warbler, features two birds perched on a leafy branch. The warblers are depicted with yellow throats and chests, contrasting with their grey and black wings. The leaves are rendered in shades of green, with some showing hints of red. The composition is carefully arranged to showcase the birds and their environment, with attention to detail in the rendering of feathers and foliage. The background is a plain, off-white colour, which helps to isolate the subjects and focus attention on their forms and colours.