Swamp Hare (Lepus aquaticus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:45x60in (114x150cm) In the Sierras reflects the

In the Sierras reflects the era’s fascination with the West as both destination and ideal

For connoisseurs of historical maps

emphasizing the region’s mild climate

it's a window into Vienna's rich past

He mostly focused on the US

Swamp Hare (Lepus aquaticus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:45x60in (114x150cm) In the Sierras reflects theJohn Woodhouse Audubons Lepus aquaticus, Swamp Hare. Natural size. Male. (1845) is a superb example of Victorian zoological illustration at its most observant. The American artist (18121862), son and collaborator of John James Audubon, devoted his career to the faithful depiction of North Americas wildlife. Here he isolates the swamp hare with the precise draftsmanship and measured pose prized by 19th century naturalists, the natural size