Cushion : Certhia americana, brown creeper, Sitta pygmaea, pygmy nutha

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Certhia americana, brown creeper, Sitta pygmaea, pygmy nutha

Plate 415 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

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Aquatint Audubon Bill Birds Of America Certhia Creeper Curved Flock Nuthatch Passeriformes Passerine Perched Perching Brown Creeper Certhiidae

Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)

18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.

Accessorise your space with decorative, soft cushions

Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
Plate 415 from John James Audubon's monumental work, "Birds of America," features an intricately detailed illustration of three small, brown-feathered birds: the Brown Creeper (Certhia americana), the Sitta Pygmaea, or Pygmy Nuthatch, and another unidentified species of nuthatch. The birds are depicted perched on a curved, moss-covered branch, surrounded by various plants and foliage. The Brown Creeper, with its long, curved beak and distinctive zigzagging flight pattern, is shown in the foreground, its small, dark eyes fixed intently on the viewer. The Pygmy Nuthatch, slightly smaller than the Brown Creeper, is perched further back on the branch, its short, thick bill and rounded tail visible. The third bird, a nuthatch with a more robust build and a shorter beak, remains unidentified, adding an element of mystery to the scene. This stunning illustration, created between 1835 and 1838, was produced using the aquatint printing technique, with hand-coloring added by R. Havell & Son in London. The meticulous attention to detail and lifelike anatomy showcase Audubon's mastery of bird illustration and his dedication to preserving the natural world through art.

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