{"product_id":"plate-74-indigo-bird-john-james-audubon","title":"Plate 74 Indigo Bird - John James Audubon","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-coloured engraving by John James Audubon, Plate 74, titled *Indigo Bird*, showcases indigo buntings in their natural habitat. The detailed illustration captures the birds' plumage and behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, notable for his extensive 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. Published as a series between 1827 and 1838, it remains a landmark example of ornithological illustration. Audubon combined artistic skill with scientific observation, creating images that are both aesthetically pleasing and informative. His work contributed significantly to the field of ornithology and raised public awareness of American birds and their conservation. Plate 74, titled *Indigo Bird*, features several indigo buntings perched on branches of a plant with broad leaves and small red berries. The birds are depicted in various poses, showcasing the male's bright blue plumage and the female's more subdued brown colouration. The composition is carefully arranged to highlight the birds' natural behaviour and the details of their habitat. The engraving is hand-coloured, adding depth and realism to the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mothers-goodnight-kiss-mary-cassatt\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMother's Goodnight Kiss - Mary Cassatt — Mary Cassatt\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/peter-pan-in-kensington-gardens-book-cover-arthur-rackham\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePeter Pan in Kensington Gardens (Book Cover) - Arthur Rackham — Arthur Rackham\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John James Audubon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669555585359,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669564760399,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669564793167,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669564825935,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669564858703,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plate-74-Indigo-Bird_Poster_CompositorV1_1778545325247.jpg?v=1778550742","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/plate-74-indigo-bird-john-james-audubon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}