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What was John James Audubon’s art style?

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What was John James Audubon’s art style?
John James Audubon's style was realistic, as the primary goal of his work was to capture characteristics of the anatomies and habitats of various bird species. He often used watercolors to produce his paintings. You'll find a selection of John James Audubon 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

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