Tufted Auk by John James Audubon, 1827

Tufted Auk, illustrated by the renowned artist John James Audubon in 1827, stands as an exquisite piece from the celebrated collection "Birds of America." This artwork captures the distinctive appearance of the Tufted Auk, a rare bird observed by Audubon near the Kennebec River in Maine. The depiction showcases the detailed study Audubon conducted, highlighting the specimen's unique features and the environment of the winter seas.

We are pleased to offer high-quality fine art prints of this remarkable illustration. Each print is meticulously restored to honor Audubon’s original intent, ensuring the colors and details are true to the 1827 masterpiece. Personalization options are available through The Unique Maps Co., allowing you to customize your print to suit your space perfectly.

John James Audubon was a prominent American ornithologist and painter, celebrated for his extraordinary detailed studies of birds. His work "Birds of America" is considered a monumental achievement in art and science, known for its expansive scale and artistic beauty. Audubon's contributions to early American natural history remain invaluable, and his talent in capturing the dynamic essence of avian life has left an enduring legacy.

The Tufted Auk print is notably rare and exquisite, featuring the intricate beauty of the bird’s brownish-black plumage, highlighted with blue gloss and prominent tufts of pale yellow feathers behind its eyes. Audubon's detailed depiction includes the bird's distinctive features like its compressed bill and bright red feet, offering a vivid representation of this enigmatic bird that graced the Arctic and northern Pacific waters.

Owning a print of Tufted Auk offers more than just a piece of art; it is a window to the early days of American natural history exploration. The exquisite detailing and the story behind the bird's capture make this a conversation piece and a valuable addition to any ornithological or art collection.

This fine art print makes for an exceptional gift for art lovers, bird enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates natural history. It's a timeless gift idea for occasions such as Father's Day, Christmas, or simply as a cherished piece of home décor.

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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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.