The Composite Plates of Audubon's Birds of America

by Jeffrey Holt

Despite all that has been written about John James Audubon and his work, one aspect had been overlooked, until now...In 1838, as John James Audubon's monumental creation, Birds of America, was nearing completion, he requested his engraver, Robert Havell, produce 13 extra, unique prints. Havell was instructed to combine images from two separate plates into a single print, commonly known as a "Composite Plate."Only two full sets, along with a handful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1439213186
• ISBN13: 9781439213186
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"