American Flamingo
"The American Flamingo" by Audubon & Havell
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Original Artists: John James Audubon (artist) and Robert Havell, Jr. (engraver/printer). It's important to mention both as it was a collaboration.
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Date: 1838.
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Original Medium: Hand-colored engraving and aquatint on paper.
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Significance: It's one of the 435 plates from the monumental work "The Birds of America." This series is celebrated for its lifelike, life-size depictions of birds in their natural habitats, a revolutionary concept at the time. The flamingo itself is a dramatic and iconic image from the collection, with its neck bent to fit the large paper.
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About the Artists:
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John James Audubon: A self-taught artist, naturalist, and ornithologist. His goal was to document all the bird species of North America. He was known for his extensive fieldwork and detailed, dramatic illustrations.
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Robert Havell, Jr.: An English engraver who was the principal engraver for "The Birds of America." His mastery of the aquatint process was crucial to the project's success.
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Content of the Artwork: A life-size American Flamingo is depicted, with its long neck bent to fit the page. It's standing on an outcropping near water, with other flamingos in the background. The detailed plumage and striking pose make it a captivating scientific and artistic piece.
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