About the E-Gallery
(History of the E-Gallery)
I am a Professor Emeritus at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), and have been a faculty member at its renowned Medical Center for nearly four decades, doing NIH-funded biomedical research on diseases of significance in human health and developing novel methods for structure-based drug discovery. About 25 years ago, I had discovered, purely by serendipity, the saga of the eminent American naturalist and a restless genius, the great John James Audubon, and the awe inspiring story behind the creation of his monumental masterpiece, "The Birds of America" (BOA), consisting of original hand-colored copperplate engravings with aquatint and etching. What a fortunate discovery it was for me! I purchased a few original Havell Edition Birds, a few Imperial Folio Quadrupeds, and Octavo Edition Bird and Quadruped prints from some well known dealers. That started my rather humble collection of Audubon original prints. I was also a long-time member of the now defunct Yahoo Group devoted to Audubon Prints, and contributed to the group discussions. And, each time I had a stressful day at work, I would come home, and immerse myself and drift away into the beautiful world of original Audubon art gracing the walls at my home, and simply marvel at their beauty, and recover. These images of birds and quadrupeds often depicted the unspoiled American wilderness present in early 19th century. Some of the bird images even included in the background charming early 19th century views of historic towns like Charleston, Baltimore, and St. Augustine, and rice plantations. I would also contemplate on the immense hardships that Audubon had to bravely endure and overcome in early 19th century trying to produce his monumental masterpieces against all prejudices and hurdles thrown his way. He was an inspiration!
This antiqueaudubon.com gallery displays the original Audubon and other antique art in my personal collection. I am offering them, through this online store, to all who similarly admire John James Audubon, or appreciate the value of highly collectible antique original art work of Audubon and other eminent ornithologists (like John Gould, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson), or simply admire the beauty of the Birds and Quadrupeds that Audubon had so beautifully painted and published as either copperplate engravings (Havells) or as stone lithographs (Imperial Folio Quadrupeds, Octavo Birds and Quadrupeds). I have also been very fortunate to acquire some rare but fabulous chromolithographic prints (the Bien Edition) of the BOA published by Audubon's son John Woodhouse in the 1860's before the American Civil War brought an abrupt end to his project. In addition to some Restrikes and Fine Facsimiles of Audubon's Havells, the gallery also displays some original 19th century stone lithographs from McKenney & Hall (Folio edition), Currier & Ives, a beautiful chromolithograph by Thomas Moran, and 18th century copperplate engravings of Raphael Sanzio's murals in the Vatican loggie.
N. Rama Krishna, Ph.D.
https://www.linkedin.com/
Member, American Historical Print Collectors Society
This antiqueaudubon.com gallery displays the original Audubon and other antique art in my personal collection. I am offering them, through this online store, to all who similarly admire John James Audubon, or appreciate the value of highly collectible antique original art work of Audubon and other eminent ornithologists (like John Gould, Mark Catesby, Alexander Wilson), or simply admire the beauty of the Birds and Quadrupeds that Audubon had so beautifully painted and published as either copperplate engravings (Havells) or as stone lithographs (Imperial Folio Quadrupeds, Octavo Birds and Quadrupeds). I have also been very fortunate to acquire some rare but fabulous chromolithographic prints (the Bien Edition) of the BOA published by Audubon's son John Woodhouse in the 1860's before the American Civil War brought an abrupt end to his project. In addition to some Restrikes and Fine Facsimiles of Audubon's Havells, the gallery also displays some original 19th century stone lithographs from McKenney & Hall (Folio edition), Currier & Ives, a beautiful chromolithograph by Thomas Moran, and 18th century copperplate engravings of Raphael Sanzio's murals in the Vatican loggie.
N. Rama Krishna, Ph.D.
https://www.linkedin.com/
Member, American Historical Print Collectors Society