John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 In contrast to other artist-explorers

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

is the earliest record on a printed map of the discoveries of Hernando Cortes

although it retained the connection between North America and Asia that was seen in the Contarini-Rosselli map of 1506 and Ruysch of 1507

the accuracy

surrounded by an elaborate decorative border

John James Audubon (1785-1851). Black Footed Ferret, Plate 93. The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. world22 In contrast to other artist-explorersPainted by John James Audubon (1785 1851) with background likely by Victor Gifford Audubon (1809 1860) Plate XCIII Black Footed Ferret From: The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. New York: 1845 1848 Hand colored lithograph Sheet size: 21 x 27