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This is a large-format reproduction of John James Audubon's celebrated 'Willow Grouse or Large Ptarmigan' (Tetrao Saliceti), identified as Plate CXCI (191) from Audubon's monumental 'Birds of America' series. The caption text at the bottom reads 'Willow Grous or Large Ptarmigan, Tetrao Saliceti' and notes 'Male 1, Female 2, & Young, Labrador Taut Sea, Jun 5,' with the additional notation 'From the Collection of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company,' indicating this is one of the well-known reproduction prints commissioned and distributed by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, likely from their mid-20th century collection program. The composition depicts a standing male bird in rich russet and dark brown summer plumage at left, a brooding female at right surrounded by five or six downy chicks on rocky tundra terrain, with wildflowers and low shrubs filling the foreground — a masterful scene of Arctic wildlife rendered in Audubon's signature naturalistic style. The print is housed in a warm walnut-toned wood frame with a linen-textured off-white mat and a thin gold fillet inner border, presenting the image elegantly; the overall framed dimensions appear to be approximately 26 x 22 inches. The paper shows expected age-toning to a warm cream/ivory, consistent with a mid-century reproduction, and the colors — blues, greens, russets, and whites — remain vibrant and well-saturated. Condition is Good to Very Good: the print itself displays light overall toning and minor foxing spots visible upon close inspection, the frame shows light wear and minor scuffs to the wood corners, and the mat is clean with no major staining; the glazing (glass or acrylic) is intact with no cracks. A highly decorative and collectible piece appealing to Audubon collectors, bird art enthusiasts, Colorado mountain cabin decor buyers, and natural history art collectors throughout the Denver and Rocky Mountain region.