John James Audubon (1785-1851). Texan Skunk, Plate 53. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Best of the West In contrast to other artist-explorers

In contrast to other artist-explorers of the 19th century

Humboldt visited the United States where he gave a copy of his map to then President Thomas Jefferson

indeed are the freaks of color which nature indulges in habitually in this wonderful country

The map locates Dartmouth College and settlements along the Connecticut River and notes the disputed line of partition between New York and New Jersey and early county boundaries in New York

but the Prussian scientist Alexander von Humboldt obtained permission to visit New Spain

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Texan Skunk, Plate 53. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Best of the West In contrast to other artist-explorersPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Texan Skunk, Plate 53. From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27