{"product_id":"beautiful-nature-coloring-book-paperback","title":"Beautiful Nature Coloring Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Gray\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJohn James Audubon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003ePierre-Joseph Redouté\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChoose from a selection of more than 40 beautifully detailed designs in this nature-inspired coloring book that includes a selection of flowers, butterflies, birds and fish.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach of these artworks was originally drawn by some of the greatest botanical and nature artists of the 18th and 19th centuries, including John James Audubon, author and illustrator of the magnificent \u003ci\u003eBirds of America\u003c\/i\u003e, and Pierre-Joseph Redouté who was once the official botanical artist to Empress Joséphine of France. These original full-color images are set alongside their equivalent black and white designs to provide inspiration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRelax and appreciate the spectacular colors of nature with this wonderful coloring book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eSirius Classic Nature Coloring\u003c\/i\u003e series includes illustrations by some of history's most acclaimed naturalists, including Audubon, Pierre-Joseph Redoute and William Lizars. These original full-color illustrations are presented beside the black and white designs for inspiration.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Gray \u003c\/b\u003eis long established as an illustrator of books, magazines and newspapers with occasional forays into such fields as film storyboards and costume design, advertising and animation projects. Peter is also the author of many books for adults and children, which have been published in many languages all around the world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePierre-Joseph Redouté \u003c\/b\u003e(1759-1840) has been called the greatest botanical illustrator of all time, known for iconic rose and lily designs. He was an official court artist of Marie Antoinette and his patrons included both of Napoleon's wives - Empress Joséphine and Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn James Audubon\u003c\/b\u003e (1785-1851) was born in Haiti and raised in France, emigrating to North America when he was 18 years old to avoid conscription into the Napoleonic wars. For many years he worked as a trading merchant, before turning to his true passion: ornithology. Audubon spent many years traveling the North American continent, identifying and recording bird species. The Birds of America was an immediate success, with Audubon becoming a household name in the nineteenth century. It is still considered to be one of the greatest works of ornithology ever created.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 11.02 x 8.92 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766063661344,"sku":"9781398821101","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20abe0002cc13a150cf26b300697efdf.webp?v=1780284704","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/beautiful-nature-coloring-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}