Cougar (Felis concolor) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 18x24 including the Holbrook Historical Society

including the Holbrook Historical Society and Museum

juxtaposing geological epochs with significant cultural periods of human history

offering a glimpse into the cultural and historical tapestry of the region

These natural features are as much a part of the empire's identity as its cities and borders

scientifically named Tetrao Canadensis

Cougar (Felis concolor) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 18x24 including the Holbrook Historical SocietyJohn Woodhouse Audubons Felis concolor, The Cougar. Female & young. (1845) is a vivid testament to 19th century Naturalisman era when art, science, and exploration converged to document the living world with fresh urgency and care. The American artist, son and collaborator of the famed John James Audubon, renders the North American cougar with a striking blend of anatomical precision and lifelike energy. Set against a landscape that hints at wild,