Audubon's Masterpieces: 150 Prints from the Birds of America
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| Rating | : | 4.50 (696 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1572153172 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Audubon identified 25 new species. About the Author John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 ? January 27, 1851) was a French American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. . He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America (1827?1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed
. John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 ? January 27, 1851) was a French American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America (1827?1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Audubon identified 25 new species. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his det
The son of a French naval officer and a Creole woman, Audubon was born in Haiti in 1785, educated in France and moved to his family's estate near Philadelphia in 1803. This pioneering work has become an undisputed classic. It was there that his love of birds and his desire to draw them became the driving force and consuming passion of his life. The enduring popularity and relevance of his work attests to his success both as a scientist and an artist. This exquisite collection of plates represents Audubon's genius at its very he
"Wonderful" according to Melissa C Smith. Love it! The pictures in this book are suitable for framing, and I have given so many gifts from this one book. I am at the point of ordering a new one so that I can continue sharing!. Ann O. said This is an absolutely beautiful book - the prints are large and in natural. This is an absolutely beautiful book - the prints are large and in natural colors. I look forward to hours reviewing the prints and accompanying information. RushLtd provided the book quickly; it is in excellent shape for a used book. Warning - this book is heavy!. HappyAtHome said Beautiful.. My children love to look at these beautiful prints.Great addition to my library. Would buy all over again.Thanks