Thursday, April 20, 2017

Birds of America

I cannot write at all, but if I could how could I make a little book, when I have seen enough to make a dozen large books?
~John James Audubon

Images from John James Audubon's Birds of America today. Audubon saw such a rich assortment of birds, and he obviously took a close and thoughtful look.

White Gyrfalcons
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Purple Heron
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Brasilian Caracara Eagle
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Blue Crane or Heron
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Common Cormorant
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Canada Goose
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Barn Owl
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Baltimore Oriole
by John James Audubon (1785-1851)


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4 comments:

  1. HWYApril 20, 2017 at 7:22 AM


    Yes, Audubon had an amazing knowledge of birds and their habitat and yes, he obviously loved portraying birds in their glory, but we should also give him credit for being a wonderful artist.

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  2. TabathaApril 20, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    True! The artistry in his engravings, especially his feathers, knocks me out!

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  3. Linda BApril 20, 2017 at 8:43 AM

    The paintings make one want to look and look. The breadth of his work is also amazing.

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  4. Linda MitchellApril 20, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Stunning is the only word I'm thinking.

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