AUDUBON QUADRUPED AMERICAN BADGER 1851

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In today's economy, antique prints are still appreciating in value and are considered a sound investment Audubon Quadruped Octavo American Badger 1851 INFORMATION This is a stone lithograph, plate 47, The American Badger, from volume I of The Quadrupeds of North America, published New York, 1851 by V.G. Audubon, the son of John Audubon. The background was printed in color while the animal, the landscape, etc. was finished by watercolor paints applied by hand.Upon completion of his great work The Birds of America, Audubon embarked on a western journey in an attempt to render all the four legged creatures of North America.He traveled west through much uncharted territory, chased herds of buffalo, traded with Indians for furs and skins and finally, with the assistance of his long time friend, Reverend John Bachman in writing the text, produced The Quadrupeds of North America. The animals were set in natural surroundings and the landscapes were often the first view of America west of the Mississippi. The result was 155 animals from the common American mouse to the American buffalo.The large, Imperial Folio Edition was published 1845-1848 and was originally sold by subscription. The octavo, or smaller edition, was the creation of Audubon’s sons, VictorGifford Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon and was more affordable for the general read more
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