Great Horned Owl
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927), born in Ithaca, New York, was a celebrated American ornithologist and artist known for his lifelike bird illustrations. He contributed to major works such as The Birds of New York and collaborated with the USDA, creating detailed wildlife paintings for reports and publications to aid agricultural and conservation efforts. Fuertes’ work combined scientific accuracy with artistic mastery, influencing modern bird illustration and inspiring conservation awareness. A Cornell alumnus, his legacy endures as one of the greatest ornithological artists in history.
USDA Yearbook 1908; enlarged, giclee print on archival paper
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927), born in Ithaca, New York, was a celebrated American ornithologist and artist known for his lifelike bird illustrations. He contributed to major works such as The Birds of New York and collaborated with the USDA, creating detailed wildlife paintings for reports and publications to aid agricultural and conservation efforts. Fuertes’ work combined scientific accuracy with artistic mastery, influencing modern bird illustration and inspiring conservation awareness. A Cornell alumnus, his legacy endures as one of the greatest ornithological artists in history.
USDA Yearbook 1908; enlarged, giclee print on archival paper
Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874–1927), born in Ithaca, New York, was a celebrated American ornithologist and artist known for his lifelike bird illustrations. He contributed to major works such as The Birds of New York and collaborated with the USDA, creating detailed wildlife paintings for reports and publications to aid agricultural and conservation efforts. Fuertes’ work combined scientific accuracy with artistic mastery, influencing modern bird illustration and inspiring conservation awareness. A Cornell alumnus, his legacy endures as one of the greatest ornithological artists in history.
USDA Yearbook 1908; enlarged, giclee print on archival paper