Plate 108 Fox-coloured Sparrow

johnjamesaudubon

drawing, painting, paper, watercolor

drawing

painting

landscape

bird

paper

watercolor

romanticism

watercolour illustration

history-painting

botany

naturalism

watercolor

This illustration, titled "Plate 108 Fox-coloured Sparrow", is one of the many detailed bird depictions by renowned American ornithologist John James Audubon. It showcases Audubon's mastery of both artistry and scientific observation, portraying the intricate details of the sparrow's plumage and its natural habitat. Audubon's work is celebrated for its lifelike accuracy and captivating portrayal of North American bird species.