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"The woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang the best." - John James Audubon 🐦

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2022-01-11

"Imitation of Life: Contemporary Approaches to Realism" also closes in two weeks! This exhibit includes artworks from our permanent collection that depict the real world, ranging from precise interpretations to more fluid takes on realism.
🖼️ Ronna Harris, "Audubon 2001

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2022-01-03

2010 A 1st edition of "The Birds of America" illustrations by naturalist & painter John James Audubon auctioned Sotheby's, London, sells for record £7,321,250. Was 1st published as sections between 1827 & 1838, in Edinburgh and London https://t.co/yjvJ4On0Bo

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2021-12-07

Las aves de América🐦
Huyendo de las guerras napoleónicas, el francés John James Audubon puso rumbo a América del Norte
Allí creó un sinfín de ilustraciones de aves locales, publicadas en Reino Unido en el libro «Las aves de América» (1827), que incluso muestra aves ya extintas🔁

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2021-11-30

While Audubon was and is a controversial figure (also explored in the show), the book itself reminds us of the beauty and fragility of the natural world, with paintings of at least 5 now-extinct birds, like the Carolina parakeet.

🦉 Info: https://t.co/PiLAoJhII4

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2021-11-26

Around 1820, naturalist John James Audubon declared his intention to paint every bird species in North America.

Between 1827 and 1838 was published. At almost 1m high (!), it featured 435 life-size, hand-coloured prints.

🦅 Info: https://t.co/PiLAoJhII4

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2021-11-26

Canada Jays in White Oak. (Perisoreus canadensis in Quercus alba) Audubon, J.J., Birds of America [double elephant folio edition], t. 107 (1826-1838) [J.J. Audubon]
https://t.co/FWNtJZQ4qs
Photo © Swallowtail Garden Seeds at Flickr

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2021-11-25

In 1807, Alexander Wilson approached the Library Company to subscribe to his American Ornithology, a 9-volume set. We signed up for 3 copies. The color plates inspired Audubon and are still stunningly beautiful.

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2021-11-06