The National Geographic Society is currently presenting an art exhibit
"Birds of North America" at their museum in Washington (17th & M, NW). 
It comprises some 90 original paintings by Louis Agassiz Fuertes
(1874*1927), Allan Brooks (1869*1946), NGS staff illustrator
Walter Weber (1906*1979), and Jonathan Alderfer.  

Many of Jonathan's pieces were prepared for various editions of the
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America (the 5th
edition of which he and Jon Dunn edited), a few have appeared in other
field guides, and some have not been published.  (Among the latter are a
set of portraits of the heads of winter gulls that should especially
appeal to larophiles.)

The exhibit is free and runs through 31 May.  Hours: Monday
*Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm; Sundays: 10 am to 5 pm. 
A little additional information is available at 
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/exhibits/2009/01/14/birds-north-america/


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