This online exhibition depicts the history of ornithological illustration, with links leading to more detailed information and other images available for viewing. The exhibition is organized by illustration technique, each section begins with an introduction explaining the technique and also listing famous artists and authors in that medium. To navigate through the online exhibition, follow the arrows at the bottom of each page.

Curator's Introduction

Techniques

Metal Engravings & Etchings

Wood Engravings & Woodcuts

Hand-Colored Lithographs

Chromolithographs

Style Comparisons

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