M. Bernard Loates is one of the premier print makers of the 20th century.  A Canadian citizen, his career has been marked by a painstaking quest for unparalleled print quality.    An ardent promoter of his twin brother Glenn's artistry, Bernard is also an accomplished artist.   Perhaps his most widely known works, however, are his interpretive reproductions of the John James Audubon Double Elephant folio prints from the Birds of America.    This work is undeniably one of the finest offset print productions of Audubon's work.  Yet, it is somewhat controversial for the interpretive aspects and limited acknowledgement to Audubon and Havell, the original engraver.   Whatever the opinion regarding style, the quality of the images cannot be denied.

There were several releases of Audubon prints by Loates, starting in 1987 with the Introductory Edition (5 prints).    This was followed by the Tribute I (5 prints) and Tribute 2 (6 prints) Editions.   By some accounts, there are an additional 17 'post-Tribute' Loates images made over at least a 10 year period following the Introductory Edition.
In all, over 30 Audubon reproduction prints are mentioned.    However, some are difficult to find, whilst others, paradoxically, are abundant and readily found on eBay and internet websites.   You can read more about these prints online at:  www.jjaudubongallery.com.    From the main page, follow the research links to the M. Bernard Loates article where you will find more detail about these fine prints.

We definitely appreciate these prints for their incredible vividness, superb print characteristics and lasting beauty.    Copies of most prints can be purchased from our website.   Periodically we buy copies of this work.    Inquiries may be directed to: info@jjaudubongallery.com

 

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