Archivist Matches - The Golden-eye Duck by Audubon

From the archives of the Natural History Museum: 'The Golden-eye Duck' by John J. Aududon. The culmination of over 12 years of work, The Birds of America is a masterpiece that features some of the most stunning bird paintings of all time. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and native habitats. Using a variety of materials to create highly dramatic style, the book features almost 500 species and Audubon is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time.