John James Audubon (1785-1851). Hare Indian Dog, Plate 132. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America.  Artists_William Pope an engraver

an engraver

The optimism visible in his work echoes with the experience of the remainder of the 20th century

is unknown

thanks to the heavy surveying focus on the voyage

The birds'-eye view looks across the blue horseshoe bend of the Mississippi River to the brick-red buildings of the city to the north

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Hare Indian Dog, Plate 132. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America.  Artists_William Pope an engraverPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Hare Indian Dog, Plate 132. From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27