Description: . Louis Agassiz Fuertes (February 7, 1874 Ithica, New York – August 22, 1927 Unadilla, New York) was an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist. He set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction and is considered as one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to his guiding professional predecessor John James Audubon He made untold thousands of bird paintings and sketches in various mediums, based on studies in nature and details from fresh specimens, that illustrate his extensive range of ornithological works. Tragically, he died in a car accident near New York, shortly after returning from an expedition to Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia in North Africa). To this day, his name is commemorated in two species. One is a species described by Frank Chapman as Icterus fuertesi, although it is now considered a subspecies of the Orchard Oriole The other, Fuertes' Parrot or Hapalopsittaca fuertesi, was rediscovered in 2002 after 91 years of presumed extinction. He influenced several other wildlife artists after him, in addition to mentoring George Miksch Sutton. The Wilson Ornithological Institute instituted an award in his memory in 1947. Here we have a set of 5 ORIGINAL ANTIQUE Songbird prints or chromolithographs, the "Blue Jay", "Red-Breasted Nuthatch (upper figure male, lower figure female)", "Blackburnian Warbler (upper figure male, lower figure female)", "Black Capped Chick-A-Dee (upper figure) & Brown Creeper" and finally American Red Crossbill (Upper figure males, lower figure female)". These are from The State of New York's Forest, Fish & Game Commission Reports for the years 1902-03, published in 1904. These beautiful (Please see all the scans & enlarge to see the fine detail!) 119 year old 8 x 11 inch prints are in Excellent condition, very suitable for framing or a great gift idea! Shipping via USPS 1st Class mail is $4.95 for up to 6 print auctions, so please see my other Fish & Wildlife before paying. I WILL ship overseas, ask for rates. Any other questions at all please ask & I WILL respond promptly & thanks for looking!!!
Price: 29.95 USD
Location: Southampton, New York
End Time: 2025-01-07T15:27:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.95 USD
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Artist: Louis Agassiz Fuertes
Size: Small
Signed: Yes
Material: Paper
Item Length: 11 in
Region of Origin: New York, USA
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Songbirds
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1904
Item Height: 8 in
Style: Illustration Art
Theme: Animals
Features: Limited Edition
Production Technique: Engraving
Item Width: 11 in
Culture: None
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
