Audubon as Artist(English, Hardcover, Olson Roberta J. M.)

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Audubon as Artist(English, Hardcover, Olson Roberta J. M.) is written by Olson Roberta J. M. and published by Reaktion Books. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1789148383 (ISBN 10) and 9781789148381 (ISBN 13).

John James Audubon (1785-1851), artist, naturalist and creator of the celebrated The Birds of America, is widely regarded as America's first exceptional watercolourist. This book offers a unique exploration of Audubon's artistic journey, intertwined with the drama of his life, unveiling how he studied both past and contemporary artists to forge entirely innovative, outstanding works of fine art. Roberta J. M. Olson delves into the controversies surrounding this legendary figure, who, for the first time in history, accurately represented all avian species life-size. Beautifully illustrated, Audubon as Artist chronicles how Audubon infused ornithological illustration with a sense of exhilaration, breathing new life into once-conventional formulas and transforming them into awe-inspiring masterpieces.