A hand-coloured engraving of black-throated green warblers among raspberry branches, from John James Audubon's *Birds of America*. This botanical illustration combines scientific accuracy with artistic flair.

This print depicts two black-throated green warblers (Setophaga virens) perched among the branches of a flowering raspberry bush. The male warbler, with its distinctive black throat and yellow breast, is shown in profile, while the female, with more subdued plumage, is positioned slightly behind. The raspberry bush is rendered with careful attention to botanical detail, from the delicate pink flowers to the clusters of unripe berries. The composition is typical of Audubon's work, combining scientific accuracy with artistic flair. The original artwork was part of Audubon's monumental series, *Birds of America*, a collection of hand-coloured engravings that aimed to document all known bird species of North America. Audubon's prints are celebrated for their life-size depictions and dynamic poses, capturing the birds in their natural habitats. The artist employed a combination of observation, taxidermy, and artistic skill to create these detailed and engaging images. The prints were initially issued in sets, and later bound into volumes, becoming highly prized by collectors and natural history enthusiasts.