A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Gromme and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Gromme s reputation as a painter of wildlife art, prints and posters enabled him to bring attention and action to important conservation issues such as legislation to protect birds, the protection of the horicon marsh, and the formation of the international crane foundation. Birds of wisconsin art lovers and bird watchers, rejoice owen j. He was an important wildlife artist and he is depicted as the main character in the poem.
Another illustrated book, the world of owen gromme, was published in 1983. Owen justus gromme was born in fond du lac, wisconsin on july 5th 1896 and grew up along the shores of lake winnebago. Birdscaping in the midwest university of wisconsin press uw. He was a hunter and outdoorsman from early youth and his work reflects the great interest he has always had in birds. In 1947, the wisconsin society for ornithology erected a monument to the passenger pigeon at. He was a high school dropout, yet went on to receive no less that five honorary doctorates for his environmental work and of course his book, birds of wisconsin. Bought this book for my daughter who recently moved to wisconsin. Wildlife art, famous artists, wisconsin, birds, animals, animales, animaux, animal books, animal. Birds of wisconsin field guide by stan tekiela, paperback barnes. Gromme s classic birds of wisconsin comes to life again in a splendid new edition with completely rephotographed color plates and a new introduction by wellknown ornithologist samuel d.
Owen j gromme skip to main search results amazon prime. Birds of wisconsin the world of owen gromme similar authors to owen j. After world war i, gromme worked at the milwaukee county now public museum as a taxidermist, collector, photographer, movie editor, background painter, botanist, geologist, sculptor, and finally curator of birds and mammals. Owen gromme, the remarkable artist who painted portraits of 600 wisconsin birds, appears in these poems along with human and avian songs, prayers, and facts. Birds of wisconsin by owen j gromme, samuel d robbins. Birds of wisconsin book wisconsinmade artisan collective. Gromme 1963, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. More information about owen gromme and his work can be found in the following books. This is the deluxe edition limited to 2500 copies and signed by the artist, owen gromme, on the limitation page this being copy number 1411. Books by owen gromme birds of wisconsin 2nd edition by owen j.
Based heavily on the art found in wisconsin painter owen grommes project birds of wisconsin, bests book becomes in part an homage to and an examination. Born in 1896 in fond du lac, wisconsin, gromme went to work at the age of 21 as a taxidermist at the field museum of natural history in chicago. Birds of wisconsin by milwaukee public museum staff and. Gromme was born in fond du lac, wisconsin on july 5, 1896. Mariette nowak also describes how gardeners featured in this book have gone. This widely praised book is published in cooperation with the milwaukee public museum, where gromme worked as curator of birds and mammals for more than. Owen gromme wildlife art prints plus original paintings with a wide. Gromme is the author of the world of owen gromme 4. This widely praised book is published in cooperation with the milwaukee public museum, where gromme worked as curator of birds and mammals for more than forty years. Buy a cheap copy of birds of wisconsin book by milwaukee public museum. It is quite in a class by itself, and it ought to be on the shelves of every bird lover in wisconsin.
Introduction by roger tory peterson, biography by michael mentzer and commentaries by judith redline coopey. J best used owen gromme s direct quotations, adapted quotations and paraphrases from the book, birds of wisconsin by owen gromme published in 1963. This book features over 100 species of wisconsin birds. On a monument to the pigeon, by aldo leopold birdwatching. This stunning revised edition features eightynine fullcolor portraits depicting the state s rich. There during his early formative years he learned the ways of nature from his father and the local hunters, trappers and woodsmen that made this region their home. Gromme, author of birds of wisconsin, on librarything. Gromme worked at the milwaukee public museum for 43 years, retiring from the post of curator of birds. The approaching storm framed and matted signed and numbered 18412020 whooping crane certificate of authenticity commemorative stamp endangered species series sketch of whooping crane frame measures about 37 12 x 30 print is about 25 12 x 17 12 owen j. The world of owen gromme by michael mentzer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The book was finally published in 1963 and has since become a must for bird lovers everywhere. Robbins, milwaukee public museum hardcover, 240 pages, published 1998 by university of wisconsin press isbn. The poems of a man who has been watching and listening to birds and to the world. This collection is, as the young owen gromme hoped, an atlas to a new constellation of birds, but is also a landscape of human events and places. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. Gromme, who was born in 1896 and died in 1991, began birds of wisconsin in 1941. Gromme 1998, hardcover, revised at the best online prices at ebay. Birds of wisconsin field guide wisconsin historical society store.
Owen gromme wildlife art prints plus original paintings. American birding association field guide to birds of wisconsin quick view. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Make bird watching in wisconsin even more informative and fun with stan tekielas famous field guide. Birds of wisconsin by owen gromme hardcover book 1974. He spent 20 years working on his book, birds of wisconsin, a pictorial representation of all birds known to live in wisconsin. Gromme owen illustrated by owen gromme abebooks passion for books.
Gromme s classic book depicting the states rich variety of native bird species. This is a classic volume on the birds of wisconsin illustrated by noted artist, owen gromme. This collection is, as the young owen gromme hoped, an atlas to. Gromme s book is certainly an ornithological art treasure. Dettmann and by the staff of the milwaukee public museum foreward by roger tory peterson.
This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. A guide to gardening with native plants to attract birds. The spanish moss in the background places the work in the south, which due to its extensive habitat, was one of the wild turkeys last. Gromme 18961991 wild turkeys, oil on canvas, 30 by 24 inches, signed and dated owen gromme 1943 lower right this work, completed in 1943, was painted at a time when turkey stocks were at near collapse.