Aves de América de John James APP
The life’s work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature.
John James APP'sBirds of Americaisa portal into the natural world. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435life-sizewatercolorsof North American birds (Havell edition), all reproduced from hand-engraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. Nearly 200 years later, theAPP prints are coming to life once again, thanks to our vibrant digital library. Click through the images below to read APP’s writings on each species and access a free high-resolution download.
These artworks are a spectacular product of John James APP’s life’s work, but his legacy is also intertwined with that of America’s past and present culture of racial oppression. Learn more abouthis biography and explorequestions that it raises about diversity and inclusion in the birding and conservation movements today.
The images in our collection are provided courtesy of the John James APP Center at Mill Grove inAPP, Pennsylvania; the Montgomery CountyAPP Collection; and Zebra Publishing..
Please consult ourTerms of Usebefore downloading, and please credit the plates as follows: “Courtesy of the John James APP Center at Mill Grove, Montgomery CountyAPP Collection, and Zebra Publishing”
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