John James Audubon
Downy Woodpecker
 
Reproductive Print
Image size approx 13 x 21cm
 
John James Audubon (1785 – 1851) was an American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter who was known for his extensive studies documenting all types of American birds and his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a colour-plate book entitled The Birds of America (1827–1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed.