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The Birds of America
Book • 1827
The Birds of America is a seminal work by John James Audubon, published between 1827 and 1838.
It features 435 hand-coloured, life-size prints of various bird species in North America.
The book is celebrated for its detailed and animated illustrations, depicting birds in their natural habitats.
Audubon's innovative approach included painting birds in realistic poses, often from life observations rather than stuffed specimens.
The work includes images of extinct and possibly extinct birds, as well as unidentified species.
It is regarded as one of the most spectacular series of ornithological prints ever produced and a significant achievement in the history of natural sciences and art.
It features 435 hand-coloured, life-size prints of various bird species in North America.
The book is celebrated for its detailed and animated illustrations, depicting birds in their natural habitats.
Audubon's innovative approach included painting birds in realistic poses, often from life observations rather than stuffed specimens.
The work includes images of extinct and possibly extinct birds, as well as unidentified species.
It is regarded as one of the most spectacular series of ornithological prints ever produced and a significant achievement in the history of natural sciences and art.
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