John J. Audubon’s Birds of America | Audubon - National …
WEBJohn James Audubon's Birds of America is a portal into the natural world. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 life-size watercolors of North American birds (Havell edition), all reproduced from hand-engraved plates, and …
John James Audubon | Audubon - National Audubon Society
WEBJohn James Audubon (1785-1851) was not the first person to attempt to paint and describe all the birds of America (Alexander Wilson has that distinction), but for half a century he was the young country’s dominant wildlife artist.
The Myth of John James Audubon - National Audubon Society
WEBJul 31, 2020 · The National Audubon Society’s namesake looms large, like his celebrated bird paintings. But he also enslaved people and held white supremacist views, reflecting ethical failings that it is time to bring to the fore.
Audubon’s Original Watercolors on Display at the New York …
WEBMar 19, 2014 · The gallery shows the progression of Audubon’s work by displaying the watercolors (from The Birds of America series) in the order they were engraved, says drawings curator Roberta J.M. Olson. The majority …
A Rare Copy of Audubon’s ‘Birds of America’ Heads to Auction to …
WEBJun 12, 2018 · You can still enjoy John James Audubon's stunning paintings. Find and download all 435 of the Birds of America prints, in high resolution, at audubon.org/birds-of-america. The four-volume masterpiece could raise $8-12 million, potentially setting a record value for John James Audubon's crowning achievement.
John James Audubon: Confused, Wrong, or Neither? - National …
WEBSep 14, 2015 · John James Audubon’s Birds of America is an incredible feat—in large part thanks to how comprehensive the 435 watercolor paintings are for their era. Audubon wasn’t just working at a time when European Americans didn’t know the breadth of American birdlife…they didn’t really know the extent of America itself.
Birding | Audubon
WEBFlamingo Fever, Limpkins on the Loose, ‘Mega’ Rare Terns—the Biggest Bird Events of 2023. Birding highlights of a remarkable year included three U.S. firsts, a surprisingly happening Midwest, and, of course, flamingos everywhere! News.
John James Audubon | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
WEBHis famous Birds of America stands out as Audubon's crowning achievement. These 453 life-sized paintings of north American birds were remarkable for their accuracy of color and realism. After the publication of Birds of America, Audubon issued a highly successful, smaller 7-volume octavo edition.
The Aviary | Audubon
WEBThe Aviary is an evolution of The Illustrated Aviary, which ran from 2013-2021 and invited artists to reinterpret John James Audubon’s original watercolors through their own unique style.
A New Exhibit Puts a Modern Spin on the Renowned ‘Birds of …
WEBMar 30, 2017 · A Los Angeles gallery is highlighting contemporary paintings inspired by two artistic giants: Larry Rivers and John James Audubon himself.