Audubon as artist : a new look at The birds of America /

"John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist, and creator of the celebrated The Birds of America, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolorist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic journey intertwined with the drama of his life, unveili...

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Main Author: Olson, Roberta J. M. (Author)
Corporate Author: Rosengarten Family Fund
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : Reaktion Books, 2024.
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Online Access:The Rosengarten Family Fund Home Page
Summary: "John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist, and creator of the celebrated The Birds of America, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolorist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic journey intertwined with the drama of his life, unveiling how he studied both past and contemporary artists to forge something entirely innovative. Through this book, readers are invited to rediscover Audubon's groundbreaking watercolors as exemplary works of fine art. Moreover, the book delves into the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, accurately represented all avian species life-size. Beautifully illustrated, it chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces. With 198 illustrations, 192 in colour"--
Physical Description: 383 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-359) and index.
ISBN: 9781789148381
1789148383