{"product_id":"antique-print-17","title":"Cooper Hawk,  History of British Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis chromolithograph from the 1908 USDA Yearbook showcases the extraordinary talent of Louis Agassiz Fuertes, America's foremost bird illustrator of the early twentieth century. The plate depicts the Cooper's Hawk, colloquially known as the 'Chicken Hawk' for its reputation among farmers, with remarkable scientific accuracy and artistic grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFuertes presents both an adult male, resplendent in slate-gray plumage with piercing red eyes, and an immature female showing the distinctive brown streaking of youth. The adult clutches a freshly caught meadowlark, its bright yellow breast a vivid counterpoint to the hawk's muted tones. This dual presentation exemplifies Fuertes's commitment to comprehensive species documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of American ornithological art and natural history illustrations, this plate represents the golden age of scientific bird illustration when government publications featured work by the nation's finest wildlife artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.5\" x 5.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear. Paper toning in accordance with the print's age. Marks\/stains as per photo. Wear around the edges and minor paper loss might be present in some prints. Please refer to each print's image to get a better understanding of the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44940500336755,"sku":"AP7698","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/2026-05-08-12-13-34-01.jpg?v=1778275369","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/antique-print-17","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}