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Audubon Quadrupeds Octavo Bowen 1849 h/c litho Pl 59 White Weasel Sloat

Description: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, First Royal Octavo EditionOriginal Antique Print from 1849-1854Hand-Colored Lithograph7 x 10 5/8 inches About John James Audubon The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Royal Octavo EditionJohn James Audubon’s last major accomplishment was the creation of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America which was produced in collaboration with his friend, the Reverend John Bachman (1790—1874), a Lutheran minister and naturalist, who wrote the accompanying text. In the summer of 1843, John James Audubon embarked with his son, John Woodhouse, on a final drawing expedition up the Missouri River to document and depict the four-legged mammals of North America. To make The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America more affordable and widely available, the octavo edition, a smaller version of the folio, was first published between 1849 and 1854. Printed by the distinguished Philadelphia print maker, John T. Bowen, the set of 150 black-and-white lithographs was completely hand-colored. Lithography proved an excellent medium for depicting the tactile realism of the mammals’ fur. These miniatures exhibit a remarkable amount of attention to quality and detail, as well as a meticulous fidelity to the larger works. Some compositional changes were made in order to accommodate the smaller format. These prints also bear the plate number in the upper right-hand corner and the subscription number in the upper left. Many of the mammals were drawn by John Woodhouse Audubon with backgrounds contributed by Victor Gifford Audubon. John James Audubon explored the American backwoods and wilderness to discover, record, and illustrate its avian life. America’s most revered artist-naturalist, John James Audubon (1785—1851), is renowned for his extraordinary undertaking to record the birds of America. The images he created are icons of 19th-century art. The images he created are icons of 19th-century art. Fascinated by nature since childhood, it was not until 1819, when he was the father of two sons, that John James Audubon fully embraced the life of an artist-naturalist. In 1820, John James Audubon left his family in Cincinnati, embarking with a young apprentice, Joseph R. Mason. Mason worked with John James Audubon from 1820 until 1822, contributing mostly botanical elements to about 55 of John James Audubon’s paintings. Later, the artists George Lehman, Maria Martin, and his sons Victor Gifford Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon assisted John James Audubon with botanical and landscape backgrounds. Though the first edition remains the most desirable, several octavo editions of both the The Birds of America and The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America were produced. In 1856, a second edition of the Birds was published by John James Audubon’s son, Victor Gifford. The octavo edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America was first published between 1849 and 1854. About Joel Oppenheimer GalleryThe Joel Oppenheimer Gallery has been specializing in fine antique natural history art for over fifty years. We offer a stunning and large inventory of the most significant artists of the 17 th through nineteenth centuries with an emphasis on the original work of John James Audubon. Every print we offer through our gallery includes all required conservation. The offerings in our Ebay store represent exceptional values but are sold as is. We still stand behind the quality and authenticity and guarantee each work. If you should be interested in restoration of any work, please contact the gallery for special pricing including restoration. ConditionAll prints are sold AS-IS. Hand-colored lithographs show expected condition issues such as foxing and darkening on the edges. Please see the photos for actual conditions. The paper is blank on the back. Ebay orders do not include text pages. Arrives in a poly sleeve with acid-free mat board. ShippingOrders ship in 1-2 business days in sturdy materials through UPS. ReturnsReturns are accepted within 30 days of receiving the item. The print should be returned in the same condition it was sent. Please re-use the packaging the print was sent in. Thank you for visiting Joel Oppenheimer Gallery on Ebay!

Price: 57.85 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2024-09-22T17:47:19.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD

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Audubon Quadrupeds Octavo Bowen 1849 h/c litho Pl 59 White Weasel SloatAudubon Quadrupeds Octavo Bowen 1849 h/c litho Pl 59 White Weasel Sloat

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Artist: John James Audubon

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Size: Small

Date of Creation: 1800-1899

Item Length: 0

Framing: Unframed

Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA

Listed By: Dealer or Reseller

Year of Production: 1849

Width (Inches): 10 5/8

Item Height: 7 in

Style: Illustration Art, Realism

Features: Poly sleeve

Item Width: 10 5/8

Culture: Bird Watchers

Time Period Produced: 1800-1849

Signed: No

Color: Brown

Print Specifics: Hand-Colored Lithograph

Material: Ink, Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Animals

Print Surface: Paper

Type: Print

Height (Inches): 7

Theme: Americana

Production Technique: Lithography

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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