The name John James Audubon is synonymous with the study and preservation of American wildlife. His artistic masterpiece, The Birds of America folio, and his lifetime of written journals stand as an unsurpassed contribution to the world of fine art, natural science, and American history and literature.
John James Audubon’s art and aesthetic legacy continue to amaze and inspire new generations. Plan to see the nationally traveling exhibition, John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist, at the Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History from June 6 through August 29, 2009. The exhibition traces Audubon’s life and development as an artist (1785-1851) and features 60 Double Elephant Folio-sized, hand colored engravings from his masterwork, The Birds of America. Also included in the exhibition are original oil paintings, personal letters, documents, photographs and personal artifacts from Audubon’s life. |
This nationally touring exhibition makes only one stop in Michigan; it will capture the attention of visitors interested in conservation, the environment, history and art. This exciting exhibition will also feature elegant wood carvings from the Andy Andrews Collection and decorative taxidermy mounts from the Museum’s collections.
This traveling exhibition is from the John James Audubon Museum and State Park in Henderson, Kentucky. It was organized and is being circulated by Art Services 2000 Ltd., based in Florida. |
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