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Audubon, John James, 1785-1851

 Person

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

Sandpiper

 Item
Identifier: Art Survey No. 1368
Scope and Contents

One individual standing in profile, facing left, no background. Inscription: Label "These four birds, the Evening Grosbeak, Towsends Banting, Ground Dove, Sandpiper, are original watercolors by John James Audubon." Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.

Dates: undated

Sauve-qui-peut

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1360
Scope and Contents

Eight pheasants surprised on ground by spaniel-like dog who has teeth in one, others in flight and running. Frame: Gilt wood, 4 3/4 wide.

Dates: 1827

Sharp-tailed Grouse

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1363
Scope and Contents

Two individuals in profile, one foot raised, one on nest. Background of sky, hills and grass. Painted in Edinburgh, Tympanuchus phasianellus. Inscription: Label on back "Scotch Grouse painted by J.J. Audubon." Frame: Blue wood frame, glazed.

Dates: 1828

Townsend's Banting

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1365
Scope and Contents

One individual perched, facing left. No background. Fringilla townsendi. Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.

Dates: undated

Townsend's Rocky Mountain Hare

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1358
Scope and Contents

White-tailed jack rabbit, Lepus townsendii. Two individuals facing left on bare ground. Hare lying in foreground; one in background sitting, ears erect. Background ferns, mountains, and sky. Inscription: LC "Townsend's Rocky Moutain Hare Lepus Townsendii." Frame: Brown mahogany, matted, glazed 31 1/2 x 38 1/2.

Dates: undated

Wolverine / Reverse UL "J.J. Audubon"

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1375
Scope and Contents

Gulo luscus. One individual snarling, facing left, standing or walking slowly on a slope grass, plants, two rotted branches in foreground. Inscription: On back "Wolverine J.J. Audubon - July 3rd, 1841 - New York - no. 6 - plate 26. Original marks pasted on back of mount under the wood backing" On back "Original drawing of the wolverine by John J. Audubon - M.R. Audubon/Plate 26/no. 6." Frame: Gold painted frame, glazed, 3 7/8 wide.

Dates: 1841

Young Racoon / "J.J.A."

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Identifier: Art Survey No. 1357
Scope and Contents

Individual lying, facing left, a long bare branch, snarling. No background. Inscription: UL center "Young Racoon of this year."

Procyon lotar.

Dates: 1841