Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:52x70in (132x178cm) and selective hints of red

and selective hints of red artfully render a calming yet striking imagery that enhances any interior with a soothing burst of color and elegance

American Crossbill (Plate 197) by John James Audubon

the Maitland Regional Art Gallery

Historical significance: Part of a comprehensive atlas illustrating Portuguese exploration and colonial presence

Mount Gambier

Polar Bear (Ursus maritimus) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:52x70in (132x178cm) and selective hints of redUrsus maritimus, Polar Bear. (Male.) (1845) by John Woodhouse Audubon captures the commanding presence of the Arctics apex predator at a moment of poised alertness. Created during the height of Victorian natural history, this zoological illustration unites field observation with the eras exacting standards of scientific depiction. The polar bears massive frame and dense, wind brushed coat are set against a pared back seascape and rocky foreshore,