The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, vol. II
| Title | The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, vol. II |
|---|---|
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Date | 1851 19th century |
| Medium | Illustrations: hand-colored lithographs |
| Classification | Books |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Bequest of Emma Sheafer, 1974 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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“The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, vol. II” is a work by John James Audubon, dated 1851. It is executed in illustrations: hand-colored lithographs and classified as books. In this archive it sits within the zoological illustration tradition. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).
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