Texan Skunk (Mephitis mesoleuca) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 geological Contains six wind direction lines

Contains six wind direction lines with scripted names outside the map's edge

despite showing signs of use

renowned for transforming watercolor into a vehicle for light and atmosphere

contributed to the 'Weekly Dispatch Atlas

Design and style: The map features elegant wash coloring

Texan Skunk (Mephitis mesoleuca) by John Woodhouse Audubon, 1845 geological Contains six wind direction linesMephitis mesoleuca, Texan Skunk. Natural size. (18451848) by John Woodhouse Audubon is a quintessential Victorian zoological illustration that balances scientific observation with artistic poise. The American artistson of the famed John James Auduboncrafted this life size study during the mid 1840s, when detailed animal portraits helped catalogue North American wildlife for a curious public. The skunks alert stance and crisply described markings