John James Audubon (1785-1851). Texan Skunk, Plate 53. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Best of the West Humboldt visited the United States

Humboldt visited the United States where he gave a copy of his map to then President Thomas Jefferson

From the Sabine border the map extends west as far as San Antonio

is shiny and takes on a slight greenish tone in the light

In contrast to other artist-explorers of the 19th century

and PRESSLER

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Texan Skunk, Plate 53. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Best of the West Humboldt visited the United StatesPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Texan Skunk, Plate 53. From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27