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John James Audubon and His Birds of America,  The Museum at South Kensington, London, England, Until July 6, 2022.

4/17/2022

 
This free display (until July 6, 2022) of engravings from John James Audubon's "The Birds of America" reaffirms why it continues to inspire artists, bird experts and conservationists alike.  
John James Audubon was born in 1785. A self-taught wildlife artist, he spent twenty years travelling North America to record birds for his book. Published between 1827 and 1838, the 435 prints transformed bird illustration through realistic proportions, animated poses and innovative new printing techniques. The Birds of America is a feat of artistry and technical skill.

Display highlights include: 
  • full-size engravings from The Birds of America 
  • a taxidermy specimen of the species depicted in the engravings
  • a volume of Ornithological Biography, the companion volume to The Birds of America
  • a portrait of Audubon by Lance Calkin 
  • insights into Audubon's groundbreaking artistic methods 
  • details of the printing process that brought The Birds of America to life

The Natural History Museum
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THE MUSEUM AT SOUTH KENSINGTON
Cromwell Road,  London SW7 5BD,  United Kingdom

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