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This is a reproduction print of John James Audubon's iconic 'Barn Swallow' (Hirundo Americana), depicting male and female barn swallows at their mud nest, drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S. F.L.S. The print bears the notation 'From the Collection of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company,' identifying this as one of the high-quality offset lithograph reproductions produced from Northwestern Mutual's celebrated Audubon collection, which the company assembled and reproduced for distribution beginning in the mid-20th century. The image showcases Audubon's characteristic naturalistic style with exceptional detail in the bird's iridescent blue-black and russet plumage, the textured mud-and-straw nest construction, and the architectural wooden surface to which the nest is affixed — hallmarks of the original Birds of America plates. The print is presented in a mid-century style natural wood shadow-box frame with a linen/fabric mat and a thin gilt inner liner, measuring approximately 16x20 inches overall. The plate title appears in elegant script at the bottom center reading 'Barn Swallow / Hirundo Americana / Male, 1. Female, 2.' alongside the Audubon attribution. Condition is Very Good overall; the print itself appears clean and bright with minimal toning, colors remain vivid, and the frame shows light wear consistent with age including minor scuffs to the wood. The glazing (glass or acrylic) is intact with no cracks. A handsome decorative piece appealing to Audubon collectors, ornithology enthusiasts, and Colorado nature art collectors alike.