Snowy Heron White Egret by John James Audubon Marsh Scene Poster
A John James Audubon plate of a snowy heron, also called the white egret, standing in a marsh. From his landmark Birds of America series, engraved with lush botanical detail.
Description
Audubon's Plate CCLXII, captioned 'Snowy Heron or White Egret' with the Latin name Ardea candidissima, shows the tall white wader among reeds at the water's edge, a plantation and trees in the distance. Hand-colored engraving style brings out the heron's black bill and yellow feet against blue-grey water. A classic ornithological illustration for bird lovers, marsh-landscape collectors, and period wall art.
