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Ornithologist

John James Audubon was a renowned ornithologist and natural history painter, famous for his exquisite illustrations of birds. Born on April 26, 1785, and passing away on January 27, 1851, Audubon conducted extensive observations and research on North American birds in the early 19th century. His work 'The Birds of America' remains a classic in the field of natural history literature.

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Famous John James Audubon Quotes

“But the moment a bird was dead, no matter how beautiful it had been in life, the pleasure of possession became blunted for me.”

Matter Moments Beautiful Pleasure Bird Possession

Book:Audubon, by Himself: A Profile of John James Audubon from Writings

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“One day I caught four Dolphins, how much I have gazed at these beautiful creatures... as they changed their hue in twenty varieties of richest arrangement of tints.”

Beautiful Four Changed One Day Creatures Twenties Caught Variety Arrangements Hue Dolphins Beautiful Creatures

Book:Audubon and His Journals

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“The worse my drawings were, the more beautiful did the originals appear.”

Beautiful Originals Drawing

Book:Audubon, by Himself: A Profile of John James Audubon from Writings

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“I purchased excellent and beautiful horses, visited all such neighbors as I found in congenial spirits, and was as happy as happy could be.”

Beautiful Spirit Found Horse Neighbor Excellent

Book:Writings and Drawings

Source: Writings and Drawings