California Condor, Turkey Buzzard, and Carrion Crow by Theodore Jasper

Description

19th-century artist Theodore Jasper left his mark on both portraiture and the burgeoning field of ornithological illustration. Born in Prussia in 1814, Jasper honed his craft in New York and Connecticut throughout the 1840s and 1860s, likely creating portraits alongside other artistic endeavors. By 1866, he relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where his focus shifted. There, he established himself as a skilled portrait painter, capturing the visages of prominent citizens. But his artistic legacy is perhaps most significantly tied to the natural world. Jasper’s meticulous paintings of birds, particularly for the popular late 19th-century publication “Studer’s Popular Ornithology,” provided a vibrant and detailed look at various avian species. These illustrations, often chromolithographic reproductions of his originals, not only served as scientific references but also brought the beauty of the birds to a wider audience. While details of his personal life remain elusive, Theodore Jasper’s artistic contributions offer a lasting testament to his talent and dedication to both human portraiture and the exquisite world of birds.

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This artwork is available in the following variations (size in inches): 12×18 paper poster – 12×18 paper giclee – 12×18 canvas print – 12×18 canvas giclee – 16×24 paper giclee – 16×24 canvas print – 18×27 paper giclee – 20×30 paper poster – 20×30 paper giclee – 20×30 canvas print – 20×30 canvas giclee – 24×36 paper giclee – 24×36 canvas print – 24×36 canvas giclee

Sizes refer to the image itself. In addition there is a white border of approximately 2 inches on each side, which can be trimmed for framing or mounting. 

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