Audubon

John James Audubon is perhaps America's most famous wildlife artist. After completion of his huge Double Elephant size folio masterpieces between 1826- 1839, he decided to publish a smaller less expensive version which he called his "Birds of America" Royal Octavo Edition.

The "First Edition" was published by subscription only between 1840-1844. Following it's success, later editions were published beginning in 1856 and continuing until 1870. He also issued a 3 volume set of the "Quadrupeds of America" consisting of 155 animals found throughout America. There is now a New hand colored copperplate double elephant folio edition in the world of Audubon Art known as the "Institute de France" edition. Please click on the images below to take you to the various offerings and for more information.