The Birds of America
(0 products)The Birds of America offers a glimpse into the world of birds through the eyes of avid birder and artist John James Audubon (1785-1851). The magnificent birds of all North America are vividly depicted through the lithographs of his masterpiece, The Birds of America, published in 1827.
John James Audubon Biography
- Born April 26, 1785 in Saint-Domingue, French territory (now Haiti)
- He has been interested in birds since he was a child and continues to observe them in nature.
- Immigrated to America in 1803
- In the 1820s, he traveled throughout North America, observing and sketching birds.
- Between 1827 and 1838 he published The Birds of America.
- Died in New York on January 27, 1851 (aged 65)
Representative works
- Birds of America (1827-1838)
Audubon's painting style and achievements
Audubon's works are characterized by his life-size, dynamic depictions of birds in their natural environments . He not only accurately captured the morphology and ecology of birds, but also expressed their beauty and individuality in the fullest extent.
"Birds of America" is a collection of 435 hand-colored lithographs, covering almost all bird species inhabiting North America. This work not only contributed greatly to the development of ornithology, but is also highly regarded today as one of the greatest natural history illustrations due to its high artistic quality .
Audubon combined his passion for birds with his keen eye for observation and artistic talent to leave a legacy of the natural world. His work has inspired many to develop an interest in and love for nature , and has highlighted the importance of protecting it .
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