Vulpes Velox (swift fox)
Object NameLithograph
Artist / MakerArtist is
John James Audubon
(American, 1785 - 1851)
Printer
J.T. Bowen
Date1844
MediumHand colored lithograph
Dimensions27 × 21 in. (68.6 × 53.3 cm)
ClassificationsPrints and Printing Plates
Credit LineGift of Mable and Clifford Simon. In the permanent collection, Brunnier Art Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.
Object numberum87.127
Status
Not on viewCollections
EditionNo. 11, Plate LII
Label TextJohn James Audubon went on an expedition to the Missouri River in 1843. He wanted to create a comprehensive study of all mammals in North America. Between 1845 and 1848; with the help of his son, John W. Audubon, they were able to produce a set of stunning lithographs engraved by Philadelphia printmaker J.T. Bowen. Finished with hand color, the fine detail and character of each animal come alive in every print. "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America" was completed just three years before Audubon's death.
Locations
- (not entered) Iowa State University, Brunnier Main Storage
Object Name: Hand Lamp with Handle
James B. Lyon Co.
1850-1891
Object number: UM2012.305
Object Name: Book
James Lane Allen
1899
Object number: 80.12.28
