20+ John James Audubon Painter PNG. Born in haiti and raised in france as a youth. John james audubon, naturalist and painter of american wildlife, was born on april 26, 1785, in les cayes, santo domingo (haiti), the illegitimate son of jean audubon and jeanne rabin(e), a servant who died soon after his birth.
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His name was given to the most famous ornithological organization, the national audubon society. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural. Hunting, fishing, drawing, and music occupied my every moment; John james audubon was born on april 26, 1785 in les cayes (65 years old).