John James Audubon 60x80cm Canvas

Born in 1785, John James Audubon was the son of a French sea captain. He grew up in France, and at the age of 18 was sent to America where he fell in love with nature, observing and drawing birds When he travelled to England years later, his first ‘Birds of America’ volume was published and became an overnight success! By 1831 he was recognised as the leading naturalist of his country, getting as close to nature as you could possibly get and becoming one of the “men of science”. The full collection contains 435 life-size watercolours of detailed studies and stunning illustrations showing all different types of North American birds in their natural environments; all reproduced from hand-engraved plates which is captured effortlessly in this stunning piece of art ideal for any room in the home! Specifications: Dimensions: H:80.0 x W:60.0 x D:4.0 cm Colour: Multi Material: Polyester Canvas, Latex Print, Wood Frame Model Number: WDC100731