Considered one of his John James Audubon's finest drawings, this dramatically composed image of a Fish Hawk, or Osprey, became Plate 81 of "The Birds of America." Audubon wrote, “When it plunges into the water in pursuit of a fish, it sometimes proceeds deep enough to disappear for an instant. The surge caused by its descent is so great as to make the spot around it present the appearance of a mass of foam. It mounts a few yards into the air, shakes the water from its plumage, squeezes the fish
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Considered one of his John James Audubon's finest drawings, this dramatically composed image of a Fish Hawk, or Osprey, became Plate 81 of "The Birds of America." Audubon wrote, “When it plunges into the water in pursuit of a fish, it sometimes proceeds deep enough to disappear for an instant. The surge caused by its descent is so great as to make the spot around it present the appearance of a mass of foam. It mounts a few yards into the air, shakes the water from its plumage, squeezes the fish
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Naturalist and painter John James Audubon was born on this day in 1785 in San Domingue (Haiti) and came to New Orleans in 1821 while working on his “Birds of America” series. He painted game birds at the French Market and earned his livelihood painting portraits. THNOC’s acquisition of this rare, double-elephant Audubon Portfolio was made possible by the 2016 Laussat Society. | The Historic New Orleans Collection
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Naturalist and painter John James Audubon was born on this day in 1785 in San Domingue (Haiti) and came to New Orleans in 1821 while working on his “Birds of America” series. He painted game birds at the French Market and earned his livelihood painting portraits. THNOC’s acquisition of this rare, double-elephant Audubon Portfolio was made possible by the 2016 Laussat Society. | The Historic New Orleans Collection
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Our Audubon Gallery features a rare, complete four-folio set of The Birds of America, the culmination of John James Audubon’s quest to depict every existing bird species in North America, which he undertook beginning in 1820. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the turning of the Audubon pages earlier this week. | North Carolina Museum of Art
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Our Audubon Gallery features a rare, complete four-folio set of The Birds of America, the culmination of John James Audubon’s quest to depict every existing bird species in North America, which he undertook beginning in 1820. Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the turning of the Audubon pages earlier this week. | North Carolina Museum of Art
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Meet John James Audubon, the famed artist and ornithologist whose name remains synonymous with birds and bird conservation. Walk in his footsteps as you tour his historic stone farmhouse at Mill Grove, and explore his life's legacy at the new museum. | John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
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Birds of America by John James Audubon is the finest ornithological book ever produced – and one of the greatest works of book art. The complete set - bound in four volumes - contains 435 portraits of North American birds, each painstakingly hand-painted and reproduced at life-size. 🦉🦅 So, it's no coincidence that it holds pride of place in our World of the Book exhibition. Principal Librarian Des Cowley reveals the intriguing stories behind this incredible work of art, including how the Libra
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John James Audubon was America’s first celebrity naturalist. His Birds of America became a monument to nature. But on the Missouri in the 1840s, he saw abundance giving way to destruction. He painted what he loved, even as it began to vanish. | MeatEater
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The legendary John James Audubon once lived in Louisiana, and you can walk in his footsteps at Audubon State Historic Site. Discover how he spent his days while painting the iconic Birds of America collection! Audubon State Historic Site #JohnJamesAudubon #BirdsOfAmerica #AmericanArt #NatureArt #ArtHistory #lastateparks #BirdWatching #BirdLovers #WildlifeArt #naturelovers | Louisiana State Parks
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Uncover Alabama | Audubon Bird Sanctuary - Mobile County In the early 1800s, an artist had a passion for painting birds. John James Audubon found, studied, & painted many birds that few people had ever seen. He started the conservation efforts for these animals & the natural habitats they need for survival. #birdwatching #wildlifeconservation #uncoveralabama | Uncover Alabama
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Exploring around the grave of John James Audubon, the French entrepreneur best known for his painting and documenting the birds of America. He published several volumes of ornithological studies and worked to create a complete pictoral record of bird species of North America. Although Audubon is surrounded by controversy, including claims of fraud and plagiarism, as well as his participation in slave trade, many groups retain his name for his contributions to the interests of "birding", though a
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