Audubon’s Aviary

Audubon’s Aviary: The Original Watercolors for “The Birds of America” by Roberta J.M. Olson is an exhibition catalogue that offers an unprecedented look at Audubon’s original watercolors, revealing them with striking clarity. Created in collaboration with Pandiscio Co., the catalogue presents these groundbreaking works in their full vibrancy and immediacy, illuminating Audubon’s mastery with newly photographed images that capture every delicate brushstroke and compositional innovation. It revisits Audubon’s monumental endeavor—his ambitious quest to document America’s birdlife for the first time—and explores the artistry, naturalism, and meticulous technique that set his work apart. Praised by The New York Times as a “superb exhibition catalog” and honored with the Henry Allen Moe Prize—an annual award by the Fenimore Art Museum recognizing excellence in exhibitions and collections-based publishing—it celebrates Audubon’s revolutionary vision and enduring legacy.