American Crow by John James Audubon, 1827
American Crow (Plate 156), first published in 1827, is one of the intriguing bird illustrations from John James Audubon’s seminal work, The Birds of America. Known for his meticulous detail and lifelike representation, Audubon brings the majestic yet often misunderstood American Crow to life.
And now, for the first time in almost 200 years, you can own a high-quality fine art print of American Crow, specially restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. This art print is produced on gorgeously thick archival matte paper that ensures longevity, resisting fade and wrinkling for decades to come. Personalise and customise your print to make it truly unique to your taste and decor style.
John James Audubon was a pioneering American ornithologist and painter, widely known for his expansive studies documenting American birds and for his compelling illustrations that render these birds in their dynamic and natural poses. Audubon’s work in The Birds of America remains a fundamental reference for both scientific and artistic circles alike.
The American Crow, or Corvus Americanus, stands out not only for its intelligent behavior and adaptability but also for its striking presence in Audubon’s portfolio. The Bird of America illustrations were revolutionary due to their size and detail, providing unprecedented insight into the natural history of the United States. The American Crow illustration is no exception, notable for its vivid depiction and storytelling embedded in the artwork.
This beautiful print showcases Audubon’s adept use of color and composition. The crow, with its glossy black feathers tinged with purplish-blue reflections, is offset by the delicate green background foliage, creating a harmonious balance. The intricate details capture the texture of the plumage and the alert yet cautious demeanor of the crow, making it a statement piece for any room.
This would make a wonderful gift for Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or as a housewarming present. It is perfect for someone with a refined taste in art, an appreciation for ornithology, or an admiration for historical illustrations.
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.
