John James Audubon
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 20: People attend an auction of American Furniture and Folk Art and John James Audubon's 'The Birds of America' at Christie's Auction House on January 20, 2012 in New York City.'The Birds of America', which depicts more than 400 life-size North American species in four volumes, was purchased at auction Friday for $7.9 million.
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During our previous exhibitions of Audubon's work, I was frequently asked if John James Audubon was influenced by Asian art. This planted the seed in my mind for the exhibit's theme ... I think people will be surprised by what we've come up with. There are a number of facets to this subject.More quotes »
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Maple sugaring time at Mill Grove
families and also to engage people,” Ashley said. “It’s a really fun event.” If You Go: Maple Sugar Festival takes place at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, PA 19403, Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free! Continued... 2/22/12 from Montgomery Media Read more »
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Vintage | Audubon
James Audubon's legacy is intriguing - an ornithologist and painter who immigrated to the United States from France in 1803, his work has proven incredibly significant both in his naturalist field and in the world of design. Among some of the most coveted from Pure Green Magazine Read more »
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In some collecting categories, reproductions can devalue originals
celebrated first folio edition of “The Birds of America” by John James Audubon, including “Common American Swan,” sold for $7.9 million recently at Christie’s New York. Q: I need an honest appraisal for this 1948 Mammy cookie jar. It’s 11 inches tall and has from Bangor Daily News Read more »
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A Birder’s-Eye View of Conservation
people know the Philadelphia suburbs for cheesesteaks and unruly sports fans. But it’s no wonder that John James Audubon started his lifelong affair with birds just 25 miles northwest of Center City, and a 20-minute drive from my natal stomping grounds. The from KQED Read more »
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John James Audubon
have done much, but I wish I had eight pairs of hands and another body to shoot the specimens. -- from a letter dated October 11, 1829 Reynolds, Gary A. (ed.) John James Audubon and his Sons (exh. cat.). New York : Grey Art Gallery and Study Center, 1982. from About.com: Art History Read more »
