John Bachman Collection

Virginian Opossum, 1845 (coloured lithograph)
985805 Virginian Opossum, 1845 (coloured lithograph) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); 54.7x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nine-banded Armadillo, 1849-1854 (coloured lithograph)
985806 Nine-banded Armadillo, 1849-1854 (coloured lithograph) by Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-62) (after); 16.8x25.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nine-banded Armadillo)

Cinnamon bear, 19th century artwork C013 / 6278
Cinnamon bear (Ursus americanus cinnamomum) pair. This is a subspecies of the American black bear. Plate 127 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

American black bear, 19th century artwork C013 / 6280
American black bear (Ursus americanus) pair. Plate 141 Plate 91 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 by John James Audubon and John Bachman (1846)

Male grizzly bears, 19th century artwork C013 / 6279
Male grizzly bears (Ursus ferox). Plate 131 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 by John James Audubon and John Bachman (1846). This species is now known as Ursus arctos horribilis

Long-tailed deer, 19th century artwork C013 / 6276
Male long-tailed deer (Odocoileus leucurus). Plate 118 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 by John James Audubon and John Bachman (1846)

Male caribou, 19th century artwork C013 / 6277
Male caribou (Tarandus Furcifer), showing summer (foreground) and winter coats (background). Plate 126 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

Male polar bear, 19th centurt artwork C013 / 6275
Male polar bear (Ursus maritimus). Plate 91 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 by John James Audubon and John Bachman (1846)

Male ocelot, artwork C013 / 6274
Male ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) fishing. Plate 86 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 (1846) by John James Audubon and John Bachman

White-tailed deer fawn, artwork C013 / 6273
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawn. Plate 81 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 (1846) by John James Audubon and John Bachman

Swamp rabbit, 19th century C013 / 6271
Swamp rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus) male. This artwork is Plate 37 from volume 1 (1845) of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by US naturalists John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Elk, 19th century artwork C013 / 6272
Elk (Cervus Canadensis) male and female. Plate 62 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 (1846) by John James Audubon and John Bachman

Marsh rabbits, 19th century C013 / 6269
Marsh rabbits (Sylvilagus palustris). This artwork is Plate 18 from volume 1 (1845) of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by US naturalists John James Audubon (1785-1851)

Snowshoe hare, 19th century C013 / 6268
Snowshoe hare (Lepus americanus), male and female. This artwork is Plate 11 from volume 1 (1845) of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by US naturalists John James Audubon (1785-1851)

American squirrels, 19th century C013 / 6270
American squirrels. These are the Douglas squirrel (Tamiasciurus douglasii) and the long-haired squirrel (Sciurus Longipilis)

White-tailed jackrabbit, 19th century C013 / 6267
White-tailed jack rabbit (Lepus townsendii) male and female. This artwork is Plate 3 from volume 1 (1845) of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America by US naturalists

Canis latrans, coyote
Canis Latrans (Say), Prairie Wolf (Males). Plate 71 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2 (1846) by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Ursus arctos, grizzly bear
Ursus-Ferox (Lewis & Clark), Grizzly Bear (Males). Plate 131 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 3, 1848, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Rangifer tarandus, caribou

Odocoileus virginianus leucurus, Columbian white-tailed deer
Cervus Leucurus (Douglass), Long-Tailed Deer (Male). Plate 118 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 3, 1848, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Leopardus pardalis, ocelot
Felis pardalis (Linnaeus), Ocelot or Leopard-Cat (Male). Plate 86 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2, 1846, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Odocoileus virginianus, white-tailed deer
Cervus Virginianus (Pennant), Common American Deer (Fawn). Plate 81 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2, 1846, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Cervus elaphus, red deer
Cervus Canadensis (Ray), American Elk, Wapiti Deer (Male and Female). Plate 62 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

Sylvilagus palustris, marsh rabbit
Lepus Palustris (Bachman), Marsh rabbit. Plate 18 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 1, 1845, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Sylvilagus aquaticus, swamp rabbit
Lepus Aquaticus (Bachman), Swamp Hare (Male). Plate 37 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 1, 1845, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Lepus americanus, snowshoe hare
Lepus Americanus (Erxlebein), Northern Hare (Summer. Male and Female). Plate 11 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

Tamiasciurus douglasii, Douglas squirrel
Sciurus Longipilis, Long Haired Squirrel. Plate 27 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol. 2, 1846, by John James Audubon (1785-1851) and John Bachman (1790-1874)

Lepus townsendii, white-tailed jack rabbit
Lepus Townsendii (Bachman), Townsends Rocky Mountain Hare (Male and Female). Plate 3 from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Vol

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John Bachman was a talented artist known for his exquisite illustrations of various wildlife species in the 19th century. His coloured lithographs brought to life the beauty and diversity of animals, capturing their essence with remarkable detail. One of his notable works is the Virginian Opossum, depicted in a vibrant lithograph from 1845. With meticulous strokes, Bachman portrayed this unique marsupial, showcasing its distinctive features and captivating charm. In another masterpiece created between 1849 and 1854, Bachman immortalized the Nine-banded Armadillo. The lithograph showcases this armored creature's intricate patterns and formidable presence. Bachman's artistic prowess extended beyond mammals as he also delved into illustrating bears. His artwork showcased both the American black bear and male grizzly bears with astonishing accuracy, highlighting their strength and majesty. The Long-tailed deer lithograph reveals Bachman's ability to capture gracefulness in nature effortlessly. Similarly, his portrayal of a male caribou showcases its regal antlers against a backdrop that exudes wilderness. Amongst his collection is an awe-inspiring depiction of a male polar bear—a testament to Bachman's talent for conveying power through art. Equally mesmerizing is his illustration of a male ocelot—its sleek form captured flawlessly on paper. Bachman didn't limit himself to large animals; he also celebrated smaller creatures like the White-tailed deer fawn and Swamp rabbit through delicate brushwork that conveyed innocence and vulnerability. Lastly, one cannot overlook Bachman's artwork featuring an Elk—an embodiment of grandeur amidst natural landscapes—as it stands as yet another testament to his skillful hand at capturing wildlife magnificently. Through John Bachman's timeless artworks, we are transported back in time to witness these extraordinary creatures up close—their beauty forever preserved within each stroke of colour on paper.