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AUDUBON "PURPLE HERON" (REDDISH EGRET) - PLATE 256 - HAND-COLORED LITHOGRAPH

Magnificent hand-colored lithograph from John James Audubon's legendary "Birds of America" series, depicting the Purple Heron (Ardea Rufescens), now known as the Reddish Egret. This stunning ornithological print showcases both color morphs of this elegant species - the dramatic dark morph and pristine white morph - against a naturalistic Florida Keys landscape setting.

DETAILS:

• Artist: John James Audubon (1785-1851)
• Title: Purple Heron / Ardea Rufescens, Buff
• Plate Number: CCLVI (256) from "The Birds of America"
• Print Size: 19.25" x 14.5"
• Frame Size: 31" x 26"
• Era: Mid-19th century lithographic reproduction (from original 1835 Havell engraving)
• Medium: Hand-colored offset lithograph on quality paper
• Condition: Excellent - beautifully preserved with vibrant hand-applied color

PRESENTATION: Professionally matted and framed in an elegant white/cream frame with protective glass. Museum-quality presentation ready to display.

ABOUT THE IMAGE: Audubon painted this composition during his 1832 expedition to the Florida Keys, capturing the distinctive behavior and coloration of these active wading birds. The print exemplifies Audubon's revolutionary approach of depicting birds life-size in their natural habitats.

APPROXIMATE VALUE: $300-$600 (based on edition, condition, and framing quality for quality reproductions of this iconic plate)

This is a stunning example of America's most celebrated wildlife art - perfect for collectors of ornithological prints, Audubon enthusiasts, coastal décor, or lovers of natural history illustration.

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