Welcome to the J.J.Audubon Historical Prints Blog!
This entry was posted on 2/2/2007 12:26 PM and is filed under uncategorized.
Welcome Natural History print collectors. I am your moderator, Terry Wright. An avid birder and ornithological print collector for most of my adult life, I hope to create a resource for discussing and sharing information regarding ornithological art. That's what this blog is all about.
Our nation's most famous ornithological artist is, without doubt, John James Audubon. However, in this country, others preceeded him, most notably Mark Catesby and Alexander Wilson. Following Audubon, notably, were Cassin, and others, all pioneers in a new and developing land. On the European continent, published ornithological art goes back to at least the 17th century, with many great artists and titles. The legacies of such artists as John Gould, Jacques Barraband, P.J Selby, and others is not to be underestimated. The art they left behind required painstaking efforts on their part, much more than can be appreciated today.
This blog is intendeed to be a discussion forum for their works. Articles, comments and discussion on any topic related to ornithological art and artists is welcomed.
Best regards,
Terry
