1.5K views · 75 reactions | Naturalist and painter John James Audubon was born on this day in 1785 in San Domingue (Haiti) and came to New Orleans in 1821 while working on his “Birds of America” series. He painted game birds at the French Market and earned his livelihood painting portraits. THNOC’s acquisition of this rare, double-elephant Audubon Portfolio was made possible by the 2016 Laussat Society. | The Historic New Orleans Collection | Facebook

OPEN NOW! Discover the artistry and legacy of John James Audubon's "Birds of America" at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. This special exhibition features 46 life-sized prints, rarely displayed unbound, offering a unique glimpse into this landmark work. Experience the spectacular ornithological illustrations that captivated the world. | Houston Museum of Natural Science

Birds of America by John James Audubon is the finest ornithological book ever produced – and one of the greatest works of book art. The complete set - bound in four volumes - contains 435 portraits of North American birds, each painstakingly hand-painted and reproduced at life-size. 🦉🦅 So, it's no coincidence that it holds pride of place in our World of the Book exhibition. Principal Librarian Des Cowley reveals the intriguing stories behind this incredible work of art, including how the Libra