Cinnamon Bear (Ursus Americanus, var. Cinnamonum) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:A2 (420x594mm) This artwork captures the elegance

This artwork captures the elegance and majesty of the Purple Heron in vivid detail and celebrates the rich biodiversity that inspired Audubon’s work

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The First World War (1914-1918): The devastating global conflict that profoundly impacted the region and its communities

Cinnamon Bear (Ursus Americanus, var. Cinnamonum) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 Size:A2 (420x594mm) This artwork captures the eleganceJohn Woodhouse Audubons Ursus Americanus, var. Cinnamonum, Cinnamon Bear. Male & female. (1845) is a masterwork of Victorian zoological illustration, presenting the American black bear in its cinnamon colored variation with remarkable fidelity. The two bears, posed with quiet alertness, display the sturdy build and textured pelage that fascinated 19th century naturalists. Created in the mid 1840s at the height of public interest in North American