Treasury of Audubon Birds: 130 Plates from The Birds of America

The Birds of America is a famous ornithological artwork by John James Audubon, featuring 435 engravings of 1,000 birds in 489 species. The octavo edition includes 130 select plates with accurate portraits and descriptions. The Introduction provides information about Audubon's life and work.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2020
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.

The Birds of America, a masterpiece by America's premier ornithological artist, John James Audubon, is a monumental work that showcases 435 large, hand-colored engravings depicting over 1,000 birds of 489 species. Completed in 1838, this historic volume was followed by the smaller lithographic illustrations of the more affordable octavo edition. The present collection, comprising 130 select plates from the octavo version, presents exquisite portraits of various birds, including the snowy egret, wild turkey, brown pelican, screech owl, and many more. Audubon's meticulous depictions of these birds include both their common names, as used in his original work, and their modern equivalents. This remarkable collection represents the pinnacle of the artist's career, offering realistic portrayals of American birds in elegantly spare settings. An informative Introduction provides insight into Audubon's life and work, as well as the background behind the creation of the octavo edition.

Weight: 518g
Dimension: 209 x 274 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780486841793