Considered one of his John James Audubon's finest drawings, this dramatically composed image of a Fish Hawk, or Osprey, became Plate 81 of "The Birds of America." Audubon wrote, “When it plunges into the water in pursuit of a fish, it sometimes proceeds deep enough to disappear for an instant. The surge caused by its descent is so great as to make the spot around it present the appearance of a mass of foam. It mounts a few yards into the air, shakes the water from its plumage, squeezes the fish
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Considered one of his John James Audubon's finest drawings, this dramatically composed image of a Fish Hawk, or Osprey, became Plate 81 of "The Birds of America."
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Birds of America by John James Audubon is the finest ornithological book ever produced – and one of the greatest works of book art. The complete set - bound in four volumes - contains 435 portraits of North American birds, each painstakingly hand-painted and reproduced at life-size. 🦉🦅 So, it's no coincidence that it holds pride of place in our World of the Book exhibition. Principal Librarian Des Cowley reveals the intriguing stories behind this incredible work of art, including how the Libra
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The Birds of America, from Drawings made in the United States and Their Territories by AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851) New York: George R. Lockwood, 1870. 8 volumes, 8vo. (10 3/16 x 6 5/8 inches). 500 hand-lithographed plates. In a magnificent uniform full brown morocco bindings, elaborately tooled in blind on the covers and spines, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt The rare final octavo edition of Audubon's Birds of America in a spectacular full brown morocco binding. The finest
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The Birds of America, from Drawings made in the United States and Their Territories by AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851) New York: George R. Lockwood, 1870. 8 volumes, 8vo. (10 3/16 x 6 5/8 inches). 500 hand-lithographed plates. In a magnificent uniform full brown morocco bindings, elaborately tooled in blind on the covers and spines, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, all edges gilt The rare final octavo edition of Audubon's Birds of America in a spectacular full brown morocco binding. The finest
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Our Audubon Gallery features a rare, complete four-folio set of The Birds of America, the culmination of John James Audubon’s quest to depict every existing bird species in North America, which he undertook beginning in 1820. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the turning of the Audubon pages earlier this week. | North Carolina Museum of Art
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Naturalist and painter John James Audubon was born on this day in 1785 in San Domingue (Haiti) and came to New Orleans in 1821 while working on his “Birds of America” series. He painted game birds at the French Market and earned his livelihood painting portraits. THNOC’s acquisition of this rare, double-elephant Audubon Portfolio was made possible by the 2016 Laussat Society. | The Historic New Orleans Collection
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The legendary John James Audubon once lived in Louisiana, and you can walk in his footsteps at Audubon State Historic Site. Discover how he spent his days while painting the iconic Birds of America collection! Audubon State Historic Site #JohnJamesAudubon #BirdsOfAmerica #AmericanArt #NatureArt #ArtHistory #lastateparks #BirdWatching #BirdLovers #WildlifeArt #naturelovers | Louisiana State Parks
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John James Audubon State Park in Henderson has a weekday special on its cabins. Book any two nights Sunday through Thursday and get a third night free! This offer is good through the end of February. The park’s one-bedroom cottages have fireplaces. Contact the park at 270-826-2247, ext. 221 for details and reservations. #kystateparks | Kentucky State Parks
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