Hudson's Bay Lemming

John Woodhouse Audubon

Created:
Movement:
1846
Realism
key Notes:
Naturalistic depiction; Scientific illustration.
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Dimensions:
14 x 22 in. (35.6 x 55.9 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Hudson's Bay Lemming by John Woodhouse Audubon

Hudson's Bay Lemming, painted in 1846 by John Woodhouse Audubon, is an exemplary work of natural history art, rendered in oil on canvas. The painting reflects Audubon's dedication to the detailed and accurate depiction of wildlife, a trait he inherited from his father, the renowned ornithologist and painter John James Audubon. John Woodhouse Audubon contributed significantly to the documentation of North American fauna, continuing the legacy of his father's influential work, "The Birds of America." This particular painting is part of a broader effort to catalog and illustrate the diverse species of the continent, emphasizing the importance of scientific observation in art. The work is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and its role in the 19th-century movement towards combining art with scientific inquiry. Audubon's contributions have had a lasting impact on both the art world and the field of natural history, bridging the gap between artistic expression and scientific documentation.

Description of the work:

Hudson's Bay Lemming by John Woodhouse Audubon

Created in 1846, "Hudson's Bay Lemming" by John Woodhouse Audubon is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the detailed and realistic style characteristic of 19th-century natural history art. The artwork focuses on the Hudson's Bay lemming, capturing its likeness with precision and contributing to the documentation of North American wildlife during that period.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Hudson's Bay Lemming