Purple Gallinule, c. 1836 by John James Audubon

Purple Gallinule, by John James Audubon reproduces Plate CCCV from Audubon's Birds of America, depicting the iridescent marsh bird striding along a riverbank, its violet-blue plumage and yellow legs rendered in exacting detail against a hazy waterside landscape. Audubon (American, 1785-1851) is celebrated as the preeminent bird artist of the 19th century, prized for combining scientific accuracy with dynamic, lifelike poses.

Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). Date: 1836.

Purple Gallinule, by John James Audubon. Ornithological Wall Art Canvas Print.