Baby Bird Portraits by George Miksch Sutton

Explore the beauty of baby birds with 'Baby Bird Portraits' by George Miksch Sutton. The exquisite watercolrs, housed in the Field Museum of Natural History, span three decades and depict nineteen species of North American birds. Many of the paintings are reproduced here for the first time.Sutton was fond of painting young birds from life and of recording their developmental changes. Marked by delicate brushwork and subtle color variations, his paintings document characteristic features of the birds' species as well as capturing the poses and attributes that make each bird seem so unique. And is essays accompanying the paintings, Johnsgard describes his and Sutton's personal encounters with the birds. A tribute to Sutton's genius as both an artist and an ornithologist, Baby Bird Portraits will be welcomed by ornithologists, bird enthusiasts, and Sutton's legion of admirers. George Miksch Sutton is one of the best known and most beloved bird artists of the twentieth century. This marvelous book presents thirty-five paintigs of downy chicks, nestlings, and fledglings painted from life by Sutton. The exquisite watercolrs, housed in the Field Museum of Natural History, span three decades and depict nineteen species. Pages and cover in tact! Excellent Condition! 🌺 🎊Sale!!!🎊 Any 3 items or more (up to 5lbs) for 30% off!! You’ll only pay $6.49 shipping on only the 1st item! Shipping is FREE on the additional 2 items!!!