Plate 2. Yellow-billed Cuckoo - John James Audubon
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A hand-coloured engraving by John James Audubon, 'Plate 2. Yellow-billed Cuckoo' depicts two birds in their natural habitat, showcasing the artist's blend of scientific accuracy and artistic skill.
This print, titled 'Plate 2. Yellow-billed Cuckoo', is by John James Audubon (1785-1851), the American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. It is a hand-coloured engraving, part of Audubon's ambitious project to document all the birds of North America in his book 'Birds of America'. The artwork depicts two yellow-billed cuckoos perched among the branches of a pawpaw tree. One cuckoo, with its back to the viewer, is shown mid-flight, its tail feathers displaying a pattern of black and white. The other bird, facing right, is perched on a branch, with a butterfly resting on a nearby leaf. The pawpaw tree is detailed with its distinctive large leaves and elongated fruit. The composition is carefully arranged to display the birds in their natural habitat, providing both scientific accuracy and aesthetic appeal. Audubon's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the precise rendering of the birds' plumage and the botanical accuracy of the foliage. The print combines scientific illustration with artistic skill, reflecting Audubon's dual interests in natural history and art.
Plate 2. Yellow-billed Cuckoo - John James Audubon
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