Lithograph, "Bos Americanus, Gmel., American Bison or Buffalo," 1845
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John J. Audubon gained a reputation because of his authoritative Birds of America (1827-1838). This print of Bos Americanus, as classified by Johann Gmelin in 1788, appeared in Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1846-1848), derived from Audubon's watercolors. Audubon romanticized bison herds as family units even though cows and calves populated herds. Bulls joined only during mating season.
John J. Audubon gained a reputation because of his authoritative Birds of America (1827-1838). This print of Bos Americanus, as classified by Johann Gmelin in 1788, appeared in Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America (1846-1848), derived from Audubon's watercolors. Audubon romanticized bison herds as family units even though cows and calves populated herds. Bulls joined only during mating season.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1845
Creators
Audubon, John James, 1785-1851
Place of Creation
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Creator Notes
Original artwork by John James Audubon, lithography by John T. Bowen, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
54.54.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Colored ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 29.5 in
Width: 23.75 in
Inscriptions
captioned: BOS AMERICANUS, GMEL. / AMERICAN BISON OR BUFFALO. / 1/8 NATURAL SIZE. / 1.FEMALE, 2.YOUNG 3.MALE. left side, at bottom: Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F.R.S.F.L.S., right side, at bottom: Lith, Printed & Cold. by J.T. Bowen, Philada. 1845. left side at top: No. 12, and at right: PLATE LVII.
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