rhamphotheca:

Tufted Titmouse (Baeolophus bicolor), John James Audubon

- Study for Havell pl. 39, 1822. Watercolor, graphite, gouache, and black ink with touches of black chalk and glazing on paper, laid on card; 18 5/8 x 11 11/16 in. Courtesy of the New York Historical Society.

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uptownandout:

Setup in the lobby of the New-York Historical Society. 

Audubon’s Aviary: Part I of the Complete Flock opens March 8th. 

lindahall:

A selection of plates from John James Audubon’s The Quadrupeds of North America.

New York’s Historical Society acquired the priceless water colours of John James Audubon 150 years ago. To celebrate, they are publishing a book showcasing the naturalist’s groundbreaking work.

Audubon’s The Birds of America series, published between 1827 and 1838, was a sensation in its day - purchased by royalty, statesmen and the leading libraries of Europe and North America.

The author of the new Audubon book and curator of the accompanying Historical Society exhibition, Roberta JM Olson, talked to the BBC’s Michael Maher.

Audubon’s Aviary: The Original Watercolors for The Birds of America Written by Roberta Olson and The New-York Historical Society, Contribution by Marjorie Shelley

peira:

John James Audubon:  Red-Throated Loon (Gavia stellata) 1833

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lindahall:

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lfratino:

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helliolatry:

Yesterday i also found John James Audubon’s “Birds of America”. Seriously this book was huge. (at Cooper Union - Foundation Building)

lfratino:

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