Alexander Wilson

Alexander Wilson was an artist and illustrator whose active period spanned from 1773 to 1875. Wilson’s represented output includes both prints and photographic work, demonstrating proficiency across multiple media formats.

Four of the works held in museum collections are prints, specializing heavily in ornithological and natural history subjects. These detailed studies include Five Birds with Their Eggs and an Insect; Pinnated Grous, Blue-green Warbler, and Nashville Warbler; and Carolina Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo, Blue Yellow-backed Warbler, and Yellow Red-poll Warbler. His focus on scientific illustration is further evidenced by Red-winged Starling, Female Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, and Lesser Red-poll. In contrast to his printed scientific work, Wilson's documented photographic subject matter includes architectural views, such as Tintern Abbey: South Aisles.

Five works by Alexander Wilson are represented in permanent collections, establishing the scholarly relevance of his historical output. Institutions holding his high-quality prints and photographs include the Art Institute of Chicago and the National Gallery of Art. The accessibility of these works, often available through public domain initiatives, ensures continued engagement with Alexander Wilson prints for researchers and enthusiasts.