{"product_id":"plate-54-rice-bird-john-james-audubon","title":"Plate 54. Rice Bird - John James Audubon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-coloured engraving by John James Audubon, titled 'Plate 54. Rice Bird', features two bobolinks perched on a branch. The detailed illustration captures the birds' plumage and the plant's structure with fine lines and delicate colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJohn James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter, notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, *The Birds of America*, is a collection of 435 life-size prints. Audubon's meticulous approach combined artistic skill with scientific observation, setting a new standard for ornithological illustration. His work remains a significant contribution to both art and natural history. \n\n'Plate 54. Rice Bird' features two bobolinks (formerly known as the rice bird) perched on a branch of a tree with seed pods. The male bird, in its breeding plumage, is depicted with black, white, and brown markings. The female bird has a more subdued, mottled brown colouration. The composition is simple, with the birds and branch set against a plain background, allowing for a focus on the details of the birds' plumage and the plant's structure. The fine lines and delicate colouration are characteristic of Audubon's engraving style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/portrait-of-charles-i-of-england-anthony-van-dyck\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Charles I of England - Anthony van Dyck — Anthony van Dyck\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/golden-light-john-atkinson-grimshaw\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eGolden Light - John Atkinson Grimshaw — John Atkinson Grimshaw\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"John James Audubon","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57669810127183,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855288967503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855289000271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855289033039,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57855289065807,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Plate-54_Poster_CompositorV1_1778548565158.jpg?v=1778556863","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/plate-54-rice-bird-john-james-audubon","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}