Naturalist, artist, author and scientist, John James Audubom ( American, 1785-1851) catalogued every known bird species in American, an ambitious venture that occupied him for twenty years. His lifelike paintings of birds in their natural surroundings brought him fame and fortune. This spirited interpretation of an Audubon print ( shown below( depicts the delightful Magnolia Warbler).* Note. In case of Monitor color differences, Heavy outer border is dark teal in color.
The story behind the portrait: According to Roger Tory Peterson, "Audubon drew this immature magnolia warbler in Louisiana on October 20, 1821, when it was in its autumnal migration." The original for the plate was a painting made in 1829 and inscribed "Great Pine Swamp, Aug-12th." "Black and Yellow Warbler," the name formerly applied to the Magnolia Warbler, was most descriptive of its color, but had the disadvantage of being equally descriptive of several other warblers. Thus the change to magnolia warbler. In its movements it has a trick of partly spreading its tail, thereby showing the characteristic white band crossing midway.
Produced by Polite to Point, this piece by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is an American made needlepoint kit produced to the highest possible standards in needle art. Only the finest quality all natural materials are used, which ensure that your project will have lasting beauty, and block and finish properly. Comes complete in original heavy reusable vinyl packaging.
Size: 12" x 12"
Kit contains: #14 mesh cotton cxanvas, 100% Persian wool, full color hand printed canvas, easy to follow instructions. Proudly made in the USA
Artist: Based on Portrait by John James Audubon. Museum Boston Fine Arts
Manufacturer: It’s Polite to Point
Year/ Condition: 1994/ Vintage New
