Title: Louisiana Heron, Plate 373
Artist: John J. Audubon
Publication: Birds of America
Date: Philadelphia: John T. Bowen, 1856. Second Edition
Print Type: Hand Colored Stone Lithograph
Condition: VG
Size: 6.75” x 10.75”
Code: 2245
Description: Audubon's antique handcolored lithograph of the Louisana Heron Adult male shown in its native setting of the peninsula of Florida. Of the Heron Audubon said, "Delicate in form, beautiful in plumage, and graceful in its movements, I never see this interewsting Heron, without calling it the Lady of the Waters."
The antique print is in very good condition with age toning to the paper, which is normal for the age of the print. Slight soiling of the bottom edge of the paper not interfering with the image or titles. Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with soft colored background characteristic of second edition prints with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
Original print is sold matted with antique colored archival matting and backing. Included with the antique print is the original text as available,.
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