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John James Audubon is famous for studying and drawing birds. His goal was to document every type of American bird and is known for his detailed illustrations of birds in their natural habitats. Browse a variety of Audubon drawings and art on 1stDibs.
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Herring or Silvery Gull /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Seascape Beach
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Herring or Silvery Gull" (Plate 448, No. 90)
Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition
Year: 1840-1844
Medi...
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Watercolor
Long-billed Curlew (City of Charleston) /// Ornithology John James Audubon Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Long-billed Curlew (City of Charleston)" (Plate 355, No. 71)
Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition...
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Watercolor
"The Cougar, Female and Young": Original Audubon Hand-colored Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored royal octavo lithograph entitled "The Cougar, Female and Young", No. 20, Plate XCVII, 97 from Audubon's "Quadrupeds of North Ameri...
Category
Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Townsend's Cormorant /// John James Audubon Ornithology Bird Art Natural History
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Townsend's Cormorant" (Plate 418, No. 84)
Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition
Year: 1840-1844
Medium:...
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Watercolor
Snowy Heron /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Snowy Egret Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Snowy Heron" (Plate 374, No. 75)
Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition
Year: 1840-1844
Medium: Original...
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph
Roseate Spoonbill /// John James Audubon Natural History Ornithology Bird Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)
Title: "Roseate Spoonbill" (Plate 362, No. 73)
Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition
Year: 1840-1844
Medium: Or...
Category
1840s Victorian Animal Prints
Materials
Watercolor, Lithograph