Black-tailed Deer (Cervus macrotis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 solar eclipse is a dazzling illustration from

is a dazzling illustration from John James Audubon's seminal work "The Birds of America

This map is a testament to his skill and dedication

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Black-tailed Deer (Cervus macrotis) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 solar eclipse is a dazzling illustration fromCervus macrotis, Black tailed Deer. Female. Summer pelage. (18451848) by John Woodhouse Audubon is a luminous example of Victorian natural history art at its most observant. Created during the great age of exploration and classification, the plate documents a female black tailed deer in her warm weather coat with a clarity that bridges science and fine art. Audubons inscription reads exactly: Cervus macrotis, Black tailed Deer. Female. Summer pelage.,