Louis Agassiz Fuertes
United States ornithological artist (1874–1927) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis Agassiz Fuertes (February 7, 1874 – August 22, 1927) was an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction and is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to his guiding professional predecessor John James Audubon.
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Born | February 7, 1874 Ithaca, New York, US |
Died | August 22, 1927(1927-08-22) (aged 53) Railroad crossing near Unadilla, New York, US |
Education | Cornell University |
Occupation(s) | Ornithologist, illustrator and artist |
Known for | Paintings of birds |
Spouse | Margaret F. Sumner |
Children | 2 |
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Relatives | Elliott Coues (uncle), James Hillhouse Fuertes (brother) |
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