John James Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon “Tawny Weasel”, 1848 Original Hand Colored Lithograph from Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Imperial Edition

An original hand-colored lithograph titled “Tawny Weasel” (Plate CXLVIII) from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, drawn by John James Audubon and his son John Woodhouse Audubon, and published in 1848 as part of the Imperial Edition by J.T. Bowen of Philadelphia.

This beautifully detailed image depicts a lively scene of a tawny weasel confronting a nesting bird, rendered with remarkable movement and anatomical precision. Behind the action, a quiet rural homestead sets the stage, balancing the intensity of the encounter with the calm of the American countryside. The plate reflects Audubon’s fascination with the drama of nature and his rare ability to capture both beauty and struggle within the animal world.

Presented in a gilt wood frame and single matted under glass. In nice antique condition consistent with age, with some light toning and scattered foxing present, but retaining excellent color and detail. A fine and authentic 19th-century example from America’s most celebrated natural history publication. 28h x 33w x 1d