Ursus ferox, oso grizzly. Machos.
1845-1848
John Woodhouse Audubon, son of the legendary naturalist, captured the raw power of the American frontier in this striking 1840s print. Two massive male grizzly bears, labeled with their scientific name Ursus ferox, dominate the scene—one standing alert with bared teeth while the other rests heavily on the grass. Created for the monumental book The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, this piece showcases the Romantic era's fascination with wild, untamed nature. The incredible detail in their shaggy fur makes you feel like you could reach out and touch them, though you definitely wouldn't want to!
- Technique
- Hand-colored lithograph
- Material
- Paper