Louisiana Heron Bird by John James Audubon - Wall Art Rolled Canvas Print

ROLLED CANVAS PRINT

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image. Includes an additional 1.5 inch white border to assist with mounting or framing. Please add a note when ordering if you do not require a border.Orders dispatched the next working day. Estimated UK delivery 1-2 days, international 8-10 working days or less.

John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist, naturalist, and artist who lived in the 19th century. He is famous for his illustrated book "The Birds of America," which contains detailed paintings and descriptions of over 400 species of North American birds.

One of the species that Audubon painted and wrote about in his book is the Louisiana heron (Egretta tricolor). The Louisiana heron is a medium-sized wading bird that is found in the southeastern United States and parts of Central and South America.

Audubon's painting of the Louisiana heron shows the bird standing in a shallow marsh, with its long neck and beak extended as if it is searching for prey. The bird's plumage is depicted in great detail, with shades of blue, purple, and gray on its body and wings.

In his description of the Louisiana heron, Audubon wrote about the bird's habits and behavior, as well as its physical characteristics. He noted that the bird is a skilled hunter, often wading through shallow water in search of fish and other small aquatic creatures. He also observed that the Louisiana heron is a social bird that often nests in colonies with other heron species.

Audubon's work on the Louisiana heron and other North American birds was groundbreaking in its time and remains a valuable resource for ornithologists and naturalists today. His detailed illustrations and observations helped to popularize the study of birds and contributed to our understanding of these fascinating creatures.