Yellow-Cheeked Meadow Mouse, Plate CXV, Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithograph from Audubon's Quadrupeds deals of North America

deals Original hand-colored stone lithograph from the octavo edition of Audubon's famous work, The Quadrupeds of North America. The Quadrupeds of North America was John James Audubon's last major work before his passing. It was actually completed by his son, John Woodhouse Audubon, after his passing. Like his earlier and more famous work, The Birds of America, it was first published in a folio edition, then later in the octavo edition, making it more available to the general public.

This print is Plate CXV from the octavo edition published in 1854-55. It was first drawn from nature by J.W. Audubon, then transferred to stone by W.E. Hitchcock. The print was then transferred from stone (i.e., lithographed) and hand-colored by J.T. Bowen in Philadelphia. The result is a finely detailed and lifelike print, with vibrant original coloring. Original Audubons are some of the most beautiful depictions of North American birds and mammals, and this print of the Yellow-cheeked Meadow Mouse is no exception.

Dimensions:
Approx. 7-1/4" x 10-1/2" (paper)

Condition:
Excellent condition. The original hand coloring remains vibrant. The original bound edge is present along the top side of the print, where there are a couple small irregularities and/losses at the paper edge (price adjusted accordingly). The print's original tissue guard is included. The print is on thick, heavy paper, and is ready for framing.

All of our antique prints and maps are stored in protective plastic sleeves and ship flat in rigid mailers or large document boxes to ensure protection during transport.

We will be listing many original antique prints from our collection over the coming months. They will include botanicals, including orchids and Curtis engravings, original Audubons, Jasper chromolithograps, and many others. If you are looking for anything specific, feel free to send a message to see what we have!


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