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Thursday, October 24. 2019

John James Audubon


I have several full-size Audubon prints from the last "elephant" folio. Now you can get his pictures online. At Am. Digest,  The Plates of Birds of America, Audubon’s Masterpiece Are Now Yours.


Audubon had a great time in the USA. A hero of mine. He was a fine diarist too. He also became a heck of a shot. What many do not know is that one reason his bird images are often in awkward positions is that he generally painted them from specimens he had shot.


As an aside, Roger Tory Peterson's prints are excellent too. Audubon was, of course, an inspiration to him. No dead birds. 



Posted by Bird Dog in Natural History and Conservation at 19:38 | Comments (5) | Trackbacks (0)

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Roger Tory Peterson lived for many years in Old Lyme, CT.
#1 Verde on 2019-10-24 20:53 (Reply)
Yes he did. A charming town.
#1.1 Bird Dog on 2019-10-25 04:03 (Reply)
My go-to books about birds are by David Sibley.
https://www.amazon.com/Sibley-Guide-Birds-David-Allen/dp/0679451226/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=Sibley&qid=1572007757&sr=8-5
#2 oolioo on 2019-10-25 08:52 (Reply)
The Richard Rhodes biography of Audubon is long, detailed and extensively researched but a fascinating look at the man and in fact, at America during his lifetime. Recommended. Quite the guy, for sure - beyond the obvious talent (which was not entirely recognized at the time).
#3 HARRY J. BRISCOE on 2019-10-25 10:06 (Reply)
In Louisville, we have Audubon Hospital. After you're dead, they
give your family a beautiful framed portrait.
#4 Ron Liebermann on 2019-10-25 23:23 (Reply)

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