Audubon Marsh Wren (Plate 100): 19th Century Ornithological Print

Acquire a masterpiece of detailed naturalism with this striking John James Audubon Marsh Wren reproduction. Plate 100 from The Birds of America immortalizes a family of wrens and their ingenious nest, offering a sophisticated and intimate glimpse into the 19th-century marsh habitat.

This famed illustration showcases two Marsh Wrens (Troglodytes palustris) and their young, perched around their remarkable, dome-shaped nest intricately woven into the tall, vertical marsh grasses. This composition is a hallmark of Audubon's genius: depicting birds life-size and in their natural environment and behaviors—a radical departure from earlier scientific drawings. The meticulous detail captures the male's distinct black and white striped patch on its back, the female's subtle plumage, and the complex architecture of the nest, which Audubon described as being "nearly of the size and shape of a cocoa-nut." This print is an exceptional blend of Romantic Naturalism and scientific accuracy, making it a highly desirable piece of ornithological fine art and historical nature wall decor.

• Artist: John James Audubon (1785–1851), seminal American naturalist-artist.

• Artwork: Marsh Wren (Troglodytes palustris), Plate 100 from The Birds of America (c. 1827–1838).

• Subject: Features the bird, its woven spherical nest, and marsh plants (including sedges or cattails).

• Artistic Style: 19th-Century Romantic Naturalism; originally a hand-colored etching.

• Print Quality: Museum-quality Archival Giclée Print faithfully recreating the delicate linework and watercolor effects of the Havell edition.

• Aesthetic: Elegant scientific wall decor and classic vintage bird print.

Own a piece of the grand tradition of American art and natural history. This exquisitely detailed Audubon Marsh Wren print offers timeless elegance and scientific wonder. Order your Plate 100 Giclée reproduction today.

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