Dr. Roberta J.M. Olson is the curator of drawings at the New-York Historical Society. She is also professor emeritus of art history at Wheaton College in Massachusetts and is the author of numerous publications, including Drawn by New York: Six Centuries of Watercolors and Drawings, The Florentine Tondo, and Italian Drawings 1780–1890. Marjorie Shelley is the Sherman Fairchild Conservator in Charge at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
"Audubon's Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that
were created by Audubon himself and tells the story behind their
creation with fresh insights and engaging quotes from his writings.
These powerful paintings--all newly photographed...possess a
startling immediacy, vibrancy, and fluidity that link natural
history, art, and a respect for the environment." ~Passionate
Birder.com
"America's original artist of sumptuous color, detail, and identity
in the natural world... the story of the creation of the Audubon
watercolors and delves into the master naturalist's sources. Like
the greatest of art from nature, we are taught how to see."
~Publisher's Weekly
"These powerful images—reveal a virtuoso talent struggling with and
brilliantly overcoming challenges posed in the representation of
the natural world....Most excitingly, they thrust the viewer
directly into the scene....observing his amazing creatures in
their natural habitats." ~Audubon Magazine
"This important volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that
Audubon painted for these monumental engravings. Audubon's Aviary
illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon
himself and tells the story of their creation." ~Passionate
Birder
"...kind of book to leave on your coffee table or on a prominent
place on your bookshelf and return to for delight and edification
time and time again...This is not just a book for bird lovers, for
naturalists, but for those interested in art and nature and
discovery." ~travel-watch.com
"With impressive scholarship, delicacy, and respect Olson brings us
close to the paintings and the man. At one point, she evokes how
Audubon's brown ink fingerprints on the back of some paintings make
her feel that she is in his presence. This extraordinary book makes
me feel the same way." ~Urban Audubon
“…the new book returns to the original paintings and tells the
story behind Audubon’s monumental classic with exciting discoveries
about the American icon, as well as fresh insights and engaging
quotes from his compelling writings.” ~New York Historical
Society
“While there are quite a few books out there covering the subject,
this is by far one of the most beautiful and engaging. An absolute
delight!” ~whatisjameswearing.com
“Beautifully presented in book form, these selected pieces are some
of the most beautiful collections of the American icon’s
work….these are good for days for those who already know and
cherish Audubon’s work, and a perfect time for those unfamiliar to
find out….well worth the price tag. Audubon’s Aviary serves as a
historical document comparable to any great work of literature,
painting…or any other kind of art.” ~Ousideonline.com
“This is a gorgeous volume…” ~Chronos
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