“Audubon’s Aviary: The Final Flight (Part III of The Complete Flock)” Exhibition
The New-York Historical Society
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The New-York Historical Society presents Part III of Audubon’s Aviary: The Complete Flock, which will conclude the acclaimed series showcasing masterpieces from its collection of John James Audubon’s preparatory watercolors for the sumptuous double-elephant-folio print edition of The Birds of America. The Final Flight will highlight Audubon’s watercolor models for Havell plates 306–435 (fascicles 62–87), depicting more than 180 species, including the Great Auk, California Condor, American Flamingo, Great Grey Owl, Gyrfalcon and others. Considered America’s first great watercolorist, the legendary naturalist-artist rendered his birds in unparalleled life-size scale. His years drawing portraits to support his family, coupled with his passion for drawing birds, enabled him to capture the individuality of each species in inventive tableaux.
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from March 06, 2015 to May 10, 2015