Green Heron by John James Audubon, 1827

Green Heron by John James Audubon, first published in 1827, is a captivating depiction from the renowned collection, "The Birds of America." Esteemed for its meticulous detail and vibrant depiction of avian life, this illustration showcases the Green Heron, a species recognized for its wide distribution across North America during the warmer months and its intriguing migratory patterns.

This delightful fine art print is available through The Unique Maps Co., where your personalized art will be handcrafted and printed on premium archival matte paper, ensuring longevity without fading or wrinkling over time.

John James Audubon was an influential artist and ornithologist whose work set the standard for avian illustration. "The Birds of America" is considered a masterpiece, capturing the richness and diversity of American birdlife in striking detail and vibrancy. Audubon's dedication to life-size renderings allowed him to feature not only the birds but also their natural habitats with beautiful scenic backgrounds.

The Green Heron, scientifically known as Ardea virescens, is noted for its resplendent colors and unique behaviors. Observing this artwork, you can appreciate the rich hues Audubon employed, from the bird's deep green plumage to the contrasting purplish-red on its neck and the sparkling yellow of its beak and eyes. Such detailed illustration not only serves aesthetic purposes but also offers insights into the biology and ecology of the species.

Adding this fine art print to your collection will not only enhance your decor with a piece of art history but also celebrate the beauty of natural wildlife. The Green Heron's fascinating characteristics, such as its diurnal feeding habits and distinct migratory behavior, are thoughtfully captured in Audubon's work, making it a prized possession for bird enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

This print of Green Heron would make a splendid gift, perfect for nature lovers and those who appreciate the legacy of naturalist art. Consider it for special occasions like birthdays, Father's Day, or as a profound housewarming present for someone with a discerning taste in art.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x16in (40x40cm) version of this art print.

I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.

This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.